I am the surviving spouse of an A/B trust. Can I terminate the A/B trust and set up my own individual trust?
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Answered on February 06, 2014
I suggest that you consult with a qualifed estate planning attorney so that he or she can review the trust. I sounds like it is a joint trust. If...
Can a girlfriend be the next of kin if a person has living adult children?
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Answered on February 06, 2014
Girlfriends are NOT next of kin. the children should consult an attorney for assistance.
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Do we need a fl will to be notorized AND have a letter of affidavit?
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Answered on February 06, 2014
Will the probate be in Florida? Part of the answer may be the date the Will was signed and what the law was at the time the will was signed. The...
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Revocable Special Need Trust - IA can executor and trustee live out of state
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Answered on February 06, 2014
An executor or trustee can live in a state other than the beneficiary, but he or she should become familiar with any state requirements necessary...
Pros and cons of A/B discretionary trust
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Answered on February 06, 2014
There are factors other than finances that go into deciding what, if any, type of trust one needs. An estate planning attorney needs all the facts...
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Revocable Living Trust; I have used AVVO and sincerely appreciate all the information the amazing lawyers have provided me.
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Answered on February 05, 2014
Whatever documents your mother filed with the court should be listed on a "docket sheet" in the probate file in the county where the Will was...
Inherited an underwater home in a trust. I know I can refuse the gift, but can I force the trust to pay off the loan?
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Answered on February 05, 2014
The answer may be in the trust document, but it's doubtful that you could force the trustee to pay off the loan. Most real property is inherited...
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What is the attorney fee for probate is it a set fee. if not what ould the average fee be
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Answered on February 05, 2014
The fee depends on a number of things; the value of the estate; any complex issues that may be involved; cooperative beneficiaries (the more the...
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My parents are deceased there is no will the house is going to probate do we still have to pay the house note
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Answered on February 05, 2014
It needs to be paid through the probate estate if there are assets there. Otherwise, you will have to pay it. Please discuss this with your probate...
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My mom wants to petition for my sister.
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Answered on February 05, 2014
If your petition was approved as of December 2013, it appears that there is no reason to file an additional petition. Please consult an immigration...
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