Putting assets in a Trust to protect me

Not sure you have a problem with the house that is in your own name. His creditors cannot reach your assets unless I am missing something here. ...

Paying property taxes gives you no rights here. In fact, you cannot even deduct these taxes on your tax returns. Daughter is the only person that...

How do I find out what has become of my stepfather's assets after he died in July, 2011? I checked & no will has been filed.

Both attorneys offer advice to follow. It also may be necessary to retain an estate litigation attorney to see what other legal measures there may...

Also as the grantor if the trust is revocable you could completely revoke the trust and all assets would revert back to you. You need to have the...

My sister is on SSI but has a Supplemental Needs Trust. Do funds from the trust count as income thus reducing SSI payment?

This supplemental trust was set up and to be administered in such a way that it does not impact SSI payments. Get to an estates attorney...

I ammended 3 yrs of my deceased parents IRS returns. I received an IRS refund check payable to me. Do I give it to the estate?

You figured wrong. This is an estate asset of each of their estates. It needs to be deposited into an estate account. Then, the refund needs to...

DISTRIBUTION /RESTRICTIONS OF SLATs

I agree with Mr. Pippen. These issues require a face to face meeting with an estates attorney to explore the possiblities and the language...

An estate/trust lawyer is the type of lawyer to seek. However, before doing this you should consider the implications. If you value your...

What is the law regarding inheritance as far as when someone dies that has recieved an inheritance?

If you currently have counsel you need to go back to that attorney to get a more comprehensive explanation. Hope this helps. Please...

Can I petition the register of wills or courts In Pennsylvania to open up a small estate of my deceased daughter?

Ms Hunter has given you an excellent and comprehensive overview of the issues. Before you do anything, you really need to consider whether the...