Although I live in California, I am executor of a $250,000 estate in Florida. What are the most cost effective next steps?

The Florida Probate Rules require you to hire a Florida attorney. Certain pleadings must be filed with the appropriate court, after which the...

How can we come to a final decision if my sister and I can't agree on anything for my mother's care and we both are poa's?

I am sorry to hear your mother is ailing and that there is family strife. I agree with Mr. Frederick. It seems as though you may need to consider...

Exactly what is a pretermitted wife entitled to?

The elective share is a portion of the elective estate, which is a comprehensive view of a decedent's property interests, extending beyond the...

How is a contradiction in an irrevocable trust agreement handled?

Mr. Frederick and Mr. Rauman offer you sound advice. Depending on the circumstances, the trustee may be able to resolve the contradiction, if...

Need someone to interpret living will as pertains to three siblings, language breakdown in text.

I agree with these attorneys. The vocabulary (and hence the interpretation) of legal terms in the estate planning area can be a challenge. This...

How do you transfer property to a trust?

Question 1: How a transfer to trust is accomplished depends on the nature of the property. For example, if you are dealing with a parcel of real...

My question's are for a tax attorney. i currently live in georgia and i would like to move to florida to be closer to my family.

You may have to pay federal income tax on the amount you receive. It depends on the facts surrounding the settlement. Georgia imposes a state...

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Ihave a trust fund/Estate.It was from my Mother.It's in my Aunts name now. If I get divorced will my husband get any?

It sounds like you may be the beneficiary of a trust set up by your late mother and of which your aunt serves as trustee. If this is the case,...

I am a young widow. Can i name my minor child as sole beneficiary of my life insurance, 401k and bank accounts?

Speak with the estate planning attorney who drafted your trust. In most states, minors cannot receive or control proceeds from policies like life...

If I had to go into a nursing home, how do I protect my home from being sold.

You are referring to Medicaid planning. You need to speak with an experienced elder law attorney. Time is of the essence, so make an appointment...