What can I do to change the Trustee of a Trust set up by my Mother for me?

You will very likely have a hard time proving that your mother was influenced. And that is somewhat of a separate issue. You say you want...

My 12 yr old inherited a $30K Annuity in NJ and they are asking that I provide proof of financial guardianship. How do I get it

Different companies have different requirements for how they release funds (for liability reasons; blame the lawyers). It may be true that they...

Hi Frank, good question. I do not however agree with your analysis. Typically if the estate is to be divided to the children of a predeceased...

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Family Property Rights as per Hindu Law

I agree with Ms. Goldstein. Only U.S. law applies if the jurisdiction is in the U.S. Generally the law on estates says that a parent can freely...

Is it legal for an attorney to advise an heir to destroy her parent's will after that parent died?

She destroyed it but still has it? Meaning it was torn up but she has the pieces? Sounds like sketchy advice to me and to my knowledge the...

Well i have pretty much given up on long tern nursing home protection. irrevocable trust wise.

Sounds like there is a lot more background to your situation than three lines on the internet. So I have no idea what your comment about an...

In maryland, what are estate lawyers requirements? Do they help process the estate and estate income tax?

Very good question. I would assume there is an engagement letter that outlines the terms of engagement. Many estate administration lawyers do not...

The short answer is yes. The longer answer is another question. Is it a good idea or necessary?

When you have power of attorney for a person are you responsible for their bills

The debts are not/do not become personal to the agent (the person acting on behalf of the principal/incapacitated person). The debts remain with...

What is the best way to protect my assets, that would normally pass at my death, from my child's future spouse?

See an estate planning attorney for advice. The simplest explanation of a solution: a trust that remains only for the benefit of your child and...