Is probate required when the decedent was unmarried and only had 1 child

Being married or having only 1 child has little to do with whether a probate is necessary. As the others have stated if the decedent had assets...

Ilit distributions

If the trust is already created, you probably cannot make a change like this. If you are creating a new trust you have a lot of flexibility but...

What is SLAP trust..

All Trusts can be structured to allow for the change of beneficiaries under certain circumstances. The SLAP trust is based on state laws other...

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I am not sure how or on what document she is listed as next of kin. If it was in hospital documents it would not have any legal significance. She...

This is something you should seek the advise of a tax professional and they will want to see the trust, and terms of the buyout to determine what...

It is highly likely that it needs to be update, many lawyers will review your current document to see if there are problems or changes that should...

I am trying to get my trust fund money released from my sister, about 30k. She is in Ga. I am in Fl. the estate pobated in Ga.

Unless this trust is subject to Florida Law for some odd reason, you should repost this question under GA

How long does a trustee have to disburse money to a beneficiary in Florida?

You have posted this under irrevocable trust. While both of the answers above are correct under most circumstances, one would also have to look at...

When someone says "Offshore" asset protection - where is that? what does it mean?

Not in the United States.

What is Asset Protection - I hear so much about it...

Asset Protection is simply structuring your assets so they do not create a cross liability and are protected from other creditors. it does not...