Very interesting question. Potentially, there are a variety of solutions. Since you said the trusts are irrevocable, typically such a trust...

What happens when a living trust is the beneficiary of a traditional IRA

This is a great question and the answer really depends upon the terms of your trust. If the trust leaves the assets outright to your...

What kind of trust should I use for a 401k and IRA?

The right answer for you will depend greatly upon your individual circumstances, e.g. how much is in these accounts now, how much is likely to be...

Should my brother and I,fire my sister,as Trustee of my parent's Trust?

Your first step should be to review the trust document with an experienced trusts & estates attorney, who can then guide you on your options.

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Question about trust

As Attorney Moore has correctly stated, the first step would be a review of the trust document. This should be done by a competent trusts &...

Is it legal in Florida to keep not only title 2 firearms (NFA), but also title 1 firearms (regular guns) in a gun trust?

Yes, so long as the gun trust is properly drafted to account for this possibility. I have seen many cheap "form" - type of gun trusts that do not...

At the risk of over-simplifying things, if the interests of both husband and wife are transferred into a single AB trust, then you now have a...

Probate--mother passed away in 2012 the estate account is still open do i need a lawyer to settle this or a judge has to do so

It sounds as though your question relates to a bank account that was owned solely in your mother's name. If that is correct, then, because your...

My mom passed away without a will...................I need a lawyer who can file papers in Florida

This sounds like a fairly routine matter for an attorney experienced in probate law. I would suggest using the Find A Lawyer feature here on...

How much asset protection is possible with current debt?

Because your debts are owed to known, present creditors (as opposed to unknown future creditors), your planning options will be very limited. I...