If the Trust has the standard provisions, the Trustee is correct. But one cannot be sure without first seeing the Trust document.

The attorneys have given you a good analysis. As you probably realize by now, homestead issues are very complex, and in some cases, the law is...

You need to ask this question of a lawyer in New York who is familiar with co-ops. Generally, shares in a co-op in New York are eligible to be put...

The other attorneys have give you useful information. The only circumstance in which the Will is filed before someone dies in Florida is when a...

My sympathy for your loss. Yes, the house and car must be probated, as what was done does not meet the legal requirements for a transfer. ...

You already have several very good answers. What caught my attention is that you describe the trust as irrevocable. I assume this was done...

You are correct that under Florida law, the IRA is protected. Some other assets, including your home, are also protected. For further details,...

How can I legally transfer funds from my lawsuit to my mother?

The terms of the Trust govern. It might be that if the funds are no longer payable to you, that someone other than your mother receives them. ...

Each of the answers should be helpful. You don't say whether or not the person getting the residue is also the personal representative. It is...

The transfer to a trust will avoid probate on the death of the second to die of a married couple. In addition, if there is a disability, the...