As long as the trust is not irrevocable and you are now a resident of FL, an estate planning attorney would amend and restate the trust as a...

There are so many items to consider in answering your questions. You should contact an attorney right away if you have not done so yet. We hope...

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

You would need to examine the trust and tax and financial consequences to this transfer so this is not something to do without careful review and...

We are sorry to hear of the passing of both of your parents. it sounds like they planned well for you and your future. There are many options for...

Florida has a 5 year look back for transfers into an irrevocable trust. It is good that you are looking at doing this now as your mother ages.

Must I file for a new deed when my mom died and we were joint tenants?

When you record a death certificate and an affidavit of no tax due then by operation of law your Mother's name is automatic "removed" from the...

Of course you can draft a trust if you needed it but if you are receiving Social Security Disability Insurance your benefit is a social security...

Can I avoid losing a month of ssi/medicaid due to an inheritance?

Setting up a special needs trust is permissible if you are under the age of 65; the home you can own an still qualify; if you are over the age of...