What should I look for in a good estate planning attorney?

I would look for an attorney who is knowledgeable about trust funding and i swilling to help you fund your Revocable Living Trust. Another good...

Is there a limit to how many times I can update my will?

There is no limit. Usually people ask how often I have to update my will. A Will can be updated by preparing a codicil (a brief amendment) and...

Home being sold through a living trust - how is the money taxed?

Generally the house is taxed as though it was owned by your father presuming it is in fact a living trust with your father's social security...

The other attorneys answered it correctly: 1. First and foremost, the trust document dictates whether or not they can charge. 2. Fee must be...

What's the right age to begin estate planning?

Any time after 18 is a great time to start planning. While issues at your age tend to be fairly straight forward, requiring a very simple will,...

Are financial planning and estate planning the same thing?

No they are not the same thing. To plan for your child's future if you die you will need an estate planner. Financial planning is usually...

Do we have to have an attorney for estate planning?

The decision to hire an estate planner has less to do with obtaining a perfect document and more about the experience to identify issues that you...

I agree with the two attorneys who have commented above. As a practice note I would recommend that generally people do not sign springing power of...

Are biological children entitled to his money? Is his money safe in joint bakk account?

As long as he has a Will or Trust only a wife and possibly minor children are entitled to someones money. In Connecticut there is a statutory...

Aunt with dementia

There are so many variables here that you are going to want to meet with a Medicaid attorney. These attorneys know a variety of strategies to...