Can I have a "life estate" drawn up that is legal in my state of New Hampshire ?

If you are concerned about elder law issues and long-term care you should have a consultation with an experienced elder law attorney. It may be...

My mother inherited a house a year ago and wants to transfer title to me. It's paid for will she be hit with a gift tax?

Ms. Stewart gives you a great answer. It is a gift that would require the filing of a gift tax return but it is unlikely your mother will actually...

When a married couple filed income tax, married and filing joint return, do both husband and wife have to sign the forms?

Yes both parties have to sign the forms (either the return for the efile form for electronic filing).

Depends don the purpose of the legal fees - the circumstances where you can write off legal fees are quite...

You can leave it out. If you have a pour over will the the asset would be poured over into the trust. However I would still advise you to move all...

It is not uncommon for a beneficiary form, such as for an IRA, to require (or at least request) a SS for a beneficiary. Also, while you don't need...

Advisor provided inaccurate beneficiary information - are they liable?

What do you mean by "I could have helped align the beneficiary list with his wishes."?

Managing a Trust - what type of attorney should I consult with?

You should speak to an estate/trust admin/probate attorney. This is a fairly common situation. You are asking the right questions for sure....

Can I Have my fathers books reviewed after his death to make sure the person with power of attorney did not misuse their funds?

I take it your father is alive? He can request such information if she is acting under a POA. If she is joint on the accounts it may be a slightly...

If a Attorney sets up a Testamentary Trust in a LW&T, can he withhold information as to where the trust is located?

Your question is not quite clear enough. Are you saying the trust now exists (post death of the will maker) and a trustee is appointed. Is the...