Is it o.k. to write in your living trust somethings that you forgot at the time of making your living trust. i live in californi

You should never write anything on your documents after they are signed. If you want to make changes, call the attorney who drafted the documents...

Looking for Trusts and Estates attorney in NY

There is really no professional organization that a dedicated full time T&E lawyer would definitely belong to. ACTEC members will surely be good,...

It will likely still be valid, but it may not be optimal. She should have it reviewed by an Ohio attorney--possibly a short codicil (amendment) may...

Do I need a will in order for my wife to receive my assets upon my death or is being my wife enough?

If you die without a Will, state law will govern who inherits from you, and your wife may or may not receive all of the assets titled in your name....

Wills question

A signed, dated, handwritten will can be valid in PA. However, just because you CAN do something does not mean that you SHOULD, and I never...

If a property is only in a husbands name as a married man, and he passes, will the wife need to go through probate ?

Under this fact pattern, it appears so. And if the husband died intestate (no will) then the state laws of intestacy will govern--so, depending on...

My dad died and I am administer & beneficiary to his estate. do I have to sell the few assets he had or can I retain them

Please understand first that I have not spoken to you and do not represent you. The first question I always ask with an insolvent estate is...

No, it's not unusual. There are significant costs involved in opening an estate (the exact amount will vary by state) so it is reasonable that the...

As my colleagues have noted, it is legally permissible for you to handle a decedent's estate without the assistance of an attorney. However, in my...

Is alcoholism or drug abuse a mental illness?

This isn't a legal question and frankly, it isn't even one on which mental health or addiction treatment clinicians necessarily agree. Good luck...