Is it common practice (or not) to consider the beneficiaries' tax brackets when disbursing funds from an estate?

That would never be the case unless instructed to do so by the document. The person that made that statement should check with their attorney for...

My dad passed away recently. He had a will and he and my mom have a trust. Does my mom need to file with the court?

I am a Florida attorney. At minimum in all states-the will should be filed upon death. Your mom should meet with local attorney to update her...

Can I leavemy assets to my children not my husband.?

I am a Florida attorney and in Florida he could waive his rights with a post marital agreement. I am interested in the Calif. aattorney responses...

Dad passed 2 years ago leaving everything to my brother and i his mom was still living and her will left everything to him.

I assume "him" was her son that died. Most wills have a contingent clause that would leave the estate to a contingent beneficiary if the primary...

Irrevocable living trust explained

I am a Florida attorney. 1. You would not take a fee if you were the trustee of your own trust as trustee. 2. You could take a fee if you were...

Hello, what are the consequences & penalties of breach of fiduciary to reimburse (MASS) medicaid estate recovery.

1. were you represented by an attorney? 2. Was it intentional? 3 Were you aware if debt? 4. Is money still availible to pay claim? 5. Were...

Mom just passed at the hospital. Have trust document and a long list of to do's. What should come first or how to prioritize?

In addition to the first answer-my short version of the trustees duties are. 1-Collect the assets by taking a death certificate around to the...

Block overturning a living trust

The person attacking the trust would have to prove incompetence, or undue influence, or not fit for the purpose-so-if you have a defense for those...

The most common reasons are undue influence, incompetence, or no longer fit for its original purpose.

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How do I become my mother's POA if she is in a medically-induced coma?

First-I am Florida attorney. Attorney Fleming is correct-the only way would be for to to consult with an attorney in the state your mom is located...