Is it legal to privately raise money for a specific cause and then use the funds for something else?

Well, it is certainly dishonest. If I were handling his estate I would make a claim that those are assets of his estate and sue them.

Does this order of beneficiaries make sense in a will? Spouse > ILIT (benefiting children) > children

You should sit down with an attorney - I suppose you could do what you are saying but it does not make much sense. Most married couples with young...

Without capital gains tax being involved can I sale my home to my son for what I own on it? Who do we hire to write it up?

I think you need to discuss your goals with an estate planning attorney. Why would you do this and what are you trying to accomplish? I can think...

Having written proof, can I sue a non profit organization for their staff member defaming my name and reputation needlessly?

What is defamatory about what happened here? Did she say something that is not true and spread that untruth to others? Sounds like there are many...

Hard to give you an answer with out context but the attached document may be helpful.

Purchased rental properties in Frostburg, Md 25 yrs. ago. They now sell for 50% of what I paid. How does recapture tax work

Speak to your CPA (or get one). It is a capital loss based on the income tax basis of the property.

Car titles in PA are handled by the department of motor vehicles. They have forms for this on their website - if it is a joint ownership you...

Yes they still can. Do you have a lawyer? Is there a way to catch up on the arrearages? Is the house on the market?

I purchased towhhouse for daughter when her husband left. How do i make sure she gets it upon my death

If you own it, the simplest thing to do is provide the home to her in your will or trust. There are other factors to consider of course but that...

What legal rights and or obligations do I have as Next of Kin under New York State Law? Immediately post death.

No, that is not your money, that is estate money. If you need to expend funds for the estate before it is open you would be much better off...