How can the trustee of my irrevocable trust withdraw money

In order to give you a correct answer, I would need to know more information about the trust. Is it an irrevocable trust? Was is done for the...

In what situation would someone pay rent for living in a house that is part of an estate?

No, because the house (real property) automatically passes to the heirs by operation of law upon a person's death.

Medicaid

An elder law attorney who practices in the area of Medicaid. Some additional information would be helpful, such as whether you're dealing with...

It is not a good idea. Estate documents, especially a will, must be executed very specifically in accordance with the state statutes. It's very...

Is it risky to squat on a deceased person's land in new York ?

I would say you are trespassing, unless you've been doing it for so long that a claim of adverse possession may have arisen.

If you reserved a life estate in the deed or a right to occupy the house in the trust, then the taxes should continue to be billed to you. The...

If i sell my coop now, never having lived in it, will it jeopardize my medicaid?

The short answer is yes. If you've never lived in it, then it should be jeopardizing your Medicaid now. A coop is only exempt if it is your...

Brother died (intestate) before closing of our mothers estate . Will i have to forfeit brothers portion to minor daughter?

Your brother's share will go to his intestate distributees, which in this case would be his daughter. You have no discretion about who inherits...

Can we Will a house with only a notary? Father owns home but no will and he is very sick.

A will requires two witnesses. Also, a will does not avoid probate. You should contact an attorney and get advised on your dad's options.

Do I sign that document

Did your brother have a spouse or children? Did he have any other siblings besides you? I would need to know that in order to know if you are...