Can tenant change all locks on house without notifying Trust

If the home is owned by the trust, the tenant would not have the right to do this. The trustee would be in a position to file an action for...

What is the purpose of probate court if there is no assets to be disbursed?

If there is a home that was owned solely by the decedent then it sounds like there are assets to be disbursed.

I have not filed taxes for years. Does this affect my ability to collect Social Security?

Well, have you been paying into social security? Do you have/get a social security statement that shows your benefits? Likely not!

I agree with other answer - more than likely the trust is for the benefit of the spouses/spouse, thus it cannot be dissolved. Upon surviving...

Are you simply advancing cash because there is no liquid cash? Usually just keeping a solid record of it (using a check with notation of loan to...

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Is it permissible to give assets from sale of stock to deceased mom's partner without the money going through estate?

I agree with Mr. Masiuk who is an eminent attorney with many years of experience. No attorney would have reason to go out on a limb to support...

Do all properties in a trust have to be sold before monies can be distributed to beneficiaries?

The trust has to be reviewed. Typically the trustee (at final distribution) would be able to make a discretionary decision (based on the trust...

What can we do to protect our trusts if a relative dies before their spouse?

The situation is not clear from your explanation so it will be best for you to sit down with an attorney for an answer. I can say generally that...

Can a wife living in CT write her own will without her husband. Her home is in her name.

An individual can always do their own estate planning. But it is certainly easier if spouses do it together (in most situations). This general rule...

While the task of applying for an EIN in and of itself is fairly simple, you would be much better served by getting an attorney so you do things...