The estate in Louisiana was closed more than 10 years ago. Not fairly divided. Complex situation. A fraudulent will filed aft

If it's a Louisiana estate then you need to seek Louisiana counsel, but there are very limited time frames - usually a month or two - to challenge...

Is it true that Trust should not gift anything in first 5 year to avoid the appearance of creating the trust for tax avoidance?

You have no way to know for sure if the trust is a Medicaid protection trust, which is where the "five year look-back" comes into play. If you...

My father passed away in April 2018. Being his first born child I am entitled legally to view his will I believe?

Strictly speaking, the will is supposed to be filed with the court with jurisdiction (usually town of last residence or where real estate was owned...

If a child receives money from ssi from the loss of a parent can the living parent use the money?

If the parent receives the deposit on behalf of the minor child or mentally disabled adult child the funds have to be spent on the child. If the...

Most elder law attorneys would shy away from this type of arrangement. Provided the five-year lookback is met for all of your contributions and...

Whether or not the government is entitled to reimbursement depends on the type of benefits they provided, but if there is a state claim, then they...

Property Manager failed to collect Property Taxes from tenant's for a number of years - instead paid Taxes from Trust monies.

The obligations of the trustee are spelled out in the trust agreement. Most family trusts excuse what is considered ordinary negligence by a...

Can a beneficiary get any information on an estate by calling the probate court? If so, what info can be obtained?

Aside from tax filings and bank account and social security numbers, the estate of someone who has passed away is a matter of public record any...

My brother and his wife will not let me spend time with my nieces.

The law gives parents or other legal guardians the sole authority to decide who can spend time with their minor children, except in extreme cases...

Can I revoke my mother's irrevocable Trust in CT?

If I understand the situation correctly, J's role is as a greedy family member who happens to be an attorney, and A is an estate planning attorney...