B wrote irrevocable trust agreement with himself as trustee, C as grantor-beneficiary.

If B did not retain any interest in the trust then the contribution of assets to the trust would probably be considered a completed gift for...

"Upon the death, disability or resignation of one of the trustees [A and B], C and D shall serve as a trustee"

This looks like a bar exam question. It looks, from these limited (and somewhat conflicting facts) that it will either be B, C and D or may be C...

Trust agreement says trustees "may… in THEIR sole and absolute discretion distribute all or a portion of the trust fund to…"

Probably yes. Both trustees would probably have to agree to make a distribution from this trust. And, as with the majority of trusts, the...

18 years ago, could the initial funding of a trust constitute a gift to the beneficiaries?

The answer, as with most legal questions, is that it depends. If you are the grantor of the trust and the sole beneficiary (currently) of these...

Can an heir (we''ll call him "B") choose to make inherited assets "skip a generation"?

If "Heir B" is scheduled to inherit property due to his status as an heir then it sounds like a disclaimer may be the most simply route to take. B...

Both Parents died in one year. No Will was created. I have a check made payable to mothers estate, <$500. how can we cash it?

If her estate is less than $50,000 and she did not own any real property you should be able to open a small estate. Your local probate court...

What does a trusteeship entail or is guardianship better?

You should talk with a competent estate planning attorney to try to navigate through the best options. It sounds like your mother may need a...

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In regards to a Will being probated in Fulton County Georgia...

I would recommend that you hire an attorney to protect your interest in the estate. The probate process has very rigid rules that are not to be...

How can I probate my dad's estate as Administrator. The estate consists of 12 rental properties titled as tenants in common.

You need to consult with a competent probate attorney. In several states the suppression of a will is a crime. An attorney can assist you with...

How do I go about getting a power of attorney for my mother?

I appreciate that you want to make these decisions for your mother. However, this is your mother's decision as to who she would like to have in...