I just inherited a home and wish to put it in a trust for my kids, but I have a lot of personal debt. Will this avoid creditors?

Certain kinds of foreign trusts can sometimes protect assets against obligations but trusts in U.S. states even asset protection trusts don't...

How do I remove sister's name from house

You cannot terminate your sister's ownership unless she voluntarily gives it up or you get a court order. Depending on circumstances, your sister...

How do I protect my IRA?

Protect against what? If you have personal liability for a deficiency, the lender can come after you personally but often times they won't or they...

Mortgage..house shopping!

Lenders usually want to see sufficient income to service a mortgage. Investment income couild service a mortgage, but I doubt you'd earn enough at...

Too bad your mom used do it yourself estate planning instead of consulting a trusts and estates lawyer. While, various options are available to...

Is an estate liable for continued payment of a dental treatment plan in progress?

A decedent's estate is liable for the decedent's obligations. Therefore, if the dentist could enforce the claim against the decedent if still...

I own vacation home with father in law, hows prpoety divided upon his death?

I agree with Tom Begley. If you want a local lawyer, I'm just down the road from Annandale in Bridgewater, but if the property is in SC, it may...

Great Grandparents had a Trust to be left to my Grandmother upon her death to be divided among the remaining surviving children.

NJ law would permit a trust under a decedent's will to leave your mom's share to her children if your mom predeceases termination of the trust or...

An IRA passes to the beneficiary named on an IRA beneficiary form or the default beneficiary per the contract. Thus, spouse has no automatic right...

Prosecutions are criminal and require a referral from police or adult protective services to prosecutor. You can try to get the police involved...