On my Last Will and Testament can I write in another name for Successor Executrix?

You should absolutely not write on your Will. You should see an attorney to update or revise any provisions in our Will.

Can an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust mandate that the Trustee hold the insurance proceeds in a Lifetime Trust for my kids?

Yes, it is possible for an ILIT to leave the insurance proceeds in another Trust. You should consult with an estate planning attorney to ensure...

A friend has a daughter on SSI and Medicaid in NY State. When he passes, the daughter will received an inheritance from an irre

Your friend should hire a trusts and estates attorney to draft a supplemental needs trust to protect his special needs child from being...

Is my son considered a grandchild?

Based on the facts that you present, your son is not considered a "grandchild". However, the trust should be reviewed by an attorney, as the...

How can I make sure that, if something happen to me, that my partner doesn't inherit and give it her son but only my daughter ?

There is no longer common law marriage in New York. However, the use of a trust in your will or created during your life could enable your "wife"...

Can I transfer my home to my grandson who is 8 years old through a life estate?

You certainly do not want to transfer property to a minor child. However, there are some options which involve transferring the property to a...

As both trustee and beneficiary is there a way for me to buy the house that is not considered self dealing?

The first thing you need to do is consult a lawyer to determine if the terms of the trust allow the sale of the house in the first place. If the...

The terms of the trust and the circumstances surrounding the termination will have to be reviewed by an attorney. Trust decanting could be a...

With a Living Will/ Revokable Trust can I change things without having to pay a huge lawyer fee again?

A few thoughts.... $7,000 to draft a revocable trust and $4,000 to make a minor change appears excessive to me. The attorney who drafted the...