If your spouse was mentioned in a will to inherit a home but winds up dying can the wife inherit the home then

I am sorry for the loss of your husband. It does not appear that legally, you would be entitled to inherit the house unless you specifically were...

This is a question about NY inheritance law.

The answer to this question depends on your local jurisdiction. It is unclear whether New York or Maryland law would apply because it is a little...

How can I get the right to open an estate for my deceased sister-in-law?

I am so sorry for the recent loss of your husband; and for the loss of your sister-in-law. You will need to have your sister-in-law's estate...

Do we need specific forms for successor guardianship to be executed as stated in a will for a disabled person/sibling? Thanks.

You question is a little vague, even though I see that you are seeking a specific answer. An Illinois estate planning or, even better, elder law...

Transferring property via a deed vs. trust?

There are significant tax consequences involved in the strategies that you present. Generally, gifting a house by Deed, i.e., retitling the house...

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If Im the Executer of my Moms estate , do all beneficiaries have to sign escrow papers when her house is sold?” —

Probably not--as the Executor, you should have the power to represent the estate when the house is sold. I am a Maryland attorney and I recommend...

Can the courts break an irrevocable trust to pay for elder care of the trustor

I agree with Mr. Farr's response. I made the same assumptions--(1) that you are referring to long term care, assisted living, nursing home,...

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Does a trust need to be signed by the beneficiary to be valid?

I agree with the response by Thomas. The Trusts that I create in Maryland do not require the Beneficiaries' signatures. The Trust language may...

Would it be beneficial to set up a trust for my uncle who has dementia and can it even been done?

It sounds as if this question overlaps with Elder Law issues. I think the trust to which you are referring is a Special Needs Trust. I agree with...

Can a loan be added to my deceased father's trust without the authority of the beneficiaries?

Every trust document is different regarding the Trustee's authority to encumber Trust property. It sounds as if the debt was unsecured and...

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