I am having difficulty finding a lawyer to assist in selling part of a structured annuity. What kind of lawyer should we seek?

It may not be so much that you need a lawyer, but you need to find a buyer for this type of product. I would search for "life settlements" in your...

My siter in law passed away unexpetdly recently. My wife would like to know what rights she has to anything in her estate.

If she died without a will, and she was not married at her death, her legal heirs would only be her children and no one else would take her probate...

Missing the October 15th deadline for filing taxes

You will be assessed interest and possible failure to file penalties. I think the real question is why can't the one spouse sign? This might be...

Does home inheritance only occur when the name on the deed is changed?

I agree with the other attorneys, that the right of ownership vests at the moment of death.

Does a trust fund protect me from a lawsuit?

The question really is: when assets pass to or for your benefit into the trust are they protected from a judgment against you. (You can still be...

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I would like to will my home to my daughter and granddaughter how much is exempt from inheritance tax?

I am not a KY attorney, so I would want you to consult one, but a quick review of the law indicates there is no inheritance tax when assets pass at...

Father died without a Will, Estate's Deed did not say how title was held. Step mom is the administrator, Am I entitled ?

Sounds like he has at least some part of his estate in probate - if you are child not of the current marriage you are entitled to a share by law. ...

Can I make a claim against a small estate probate for funeral expenses I paid using the funds from a policy of the deceased?

If you have a legitimate claim, yes you absolutely can make a claim. That's an expensive funeral though.

Do I need to create a revocable living trust in each state in which I own property in?

No, you only need one trust. You should be discussing these types of questions with your attorney.

Do I need an estate lawyer?

I would note that whether it is appropriate to do a "disclaimer" versus your sister receiving their share, then gifting it, depends on the will's...