In SC both parents have died and had a trust. In the trust is real estate that is to be divided equally among 3 siblings.

I am assuming from your question that there is more than one acre involved and we have one sibling who wants his acre now so he can build a house...

What if one spouse refuses to sign a living trust that is drawn up by an attorney and 50-50 so it's fair.

It is very clear that your father, first and foremost, needs his own lawyer. He should not only have his own Will and Revocable Living Trust,...

Mother's remains in my possession. Are they part of the estate? Can I be forced to turn over to sibling?

Attorney Hunter is correct. Obviously, the last thing you want to be involved in is a lawsuit involving your mother's ashes. Based on your...

Attorneys Zelinger and Frederick are correct. If the account was solely-owned by the decedent, then it passes into the decedent's probate estate...

Selecting an Estate Planning attorney

I would start by retaining a very good estate planning attorney in Texas. He or she should establish an entity to hold your real estate (perhaps a...

Does TOD to a beneficiary, affirmed to that indiv in Will, register to Estate or beneficiary if designated for Estate expenses?

If I understand your fact pattern correctly, it appears that the decedent decided to change the beneficiary of the "Transfer On Death" ("TOD")...

How can i purchase a house for my son while avoiding exceeding the annual gift tax allowance. can i set up a trust with the deed

Attorney Zelinger's answer is correct. If you decide you do want to use the $14,000 annual exclusion, you could establish a Limited Liability...

Leagal age child

18, normally. However, if you are divorced, you may have further obligations beyond that point depending on the terms of your divorce settlement...

Do i Need a real estate attorney

Are you buying or selling real property? Are you entering into a lease agreement? Are you in litigation with your landlord or an adjoining...

Power of attorney, lawyers and fees

First of all, go back to FEMA and ask the person to tell you specifically why the POA is not being recognized. Is it: a) lack of witnesses? b)...