Will there be issues with fraudulent conveyance? As the child what should I be concerned with?

As long as there's no current litigation or problem that your mother already knows about, it's unlikely that this transfer will be considered a...

In a trust, are beneficiaries protected after one spouse dies?

Attorney Shultz is correct. Avvo is great for short, precise questions. However, in any blended family, there are complex issues which require an...

In NC:Mother died with assets less than $10K. She did name payable on death beneficiaries for life insurance policy & pension

Named beneficiaries can collect the proceeds. Creditors of the deceased person typically only have rights against the probate estate, but this...

Attorney Shultz is correct. The only possible difference lies in the necessity of a bond for a trustee. That is, most trust agreements allow...

How may I transfer ownership of my primary residence to my children without tax penalty to them?

Attorney Shultz is correct. One way of accomplishing a transfer to your children and getting the "step-up in basis" referred to by Attorney...

Attorneys Koel and Zelinger are correct. Retain a lawyer ASAP.

Can the Trustee legally withhold information?

Attorney Zelinger is correct and I join him in his position with respect to the trust. Note that your son's aunt has no right to tell your son...

My father left a will stating his business was left to my brother with him making payments monthly to me for several years.

I agree with Attorney Frederick's sentiments, but since your brother is the Executor, I would urge you to consult with your own attorney as soon as...

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If I give money back to a revocable Trust as a loan paid, will I or the benefactor still owe gift tax?

Attorneys Shultz and Daymude are correct. It is impossible to know the answer without reviewing the underlying documentation. Was this a gift...

Mother - daughter tenants in common of home valued at 700k both died intestate within 6 mos of ea. other Two probates or one?

Attorney Shultz is correct. Since the asset was held as "tenants in common", one-half of the property passes into the estate of each deceased...