I would like to know if I need to pay gift tax when I transfer my property into my irrevocable trust?

New York does not have a gift tax. With regard to federal taxes, you'd file a gift tax form with your personal tax return, but no tax would be due...

Can I sell prints of a painting that I bought? It is by a famous NYC artist who died in 1935. Thanks

I have re-categorized this question from probate to the intellectual property section.

What kind of attorney do I need?

A probate attorney can help you prepare an accounting.

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