Probably not. Most trusts contain "spendthrift provisions" which state that a beneficiary may not assign, transfer or encumber (put a lien on) any...

Generally yes. I assume it is not a "squatter" living in the house, but either the Personal Representative or a beneficiary of the estate? You...

Choosing the best legal form for a practice requires consideration of three important factors: liability insulation, tax treatment and ease and...

Can the Executors inform Medicaid of a GA property & sign it over without filing the Will in GA & paying GA probate costs?

No; the Personal Representative of the Florida estate will need to open an Ancillary Administration proceeding in Georgia. The State then files a...

I was a bookkeeper for a recently deceased person. He presigned checks for paying his bills. Now that he is deceased, can I

No; only the court-appointed executor has the power to deal with estate assets after the death of the decedent. You could be subject to criminal...

How to open an estate when the will pours all assets in to a trust?

As others have stated, if there are assets owned in the individual's name on his or her date of death, then an estate administration will likely be...

Assuming your husband’s aunt had a validly executed will, the issue is whether or not her late husband's brother is domiciled in (a permanent...