Living Trust, Will and Asset Protection

Your estate plan should absolutely provide for all your concerns. Remember - the estate planning attorney hears your story, your concerns, and...

Will a living trust/revocable trust protect the assets of a Medical /nursing home patient.

To answer directly- NO a revocable trust will not protect assets from Medi-Cal recovery. Yes, the home is exempt as an asset if you have a...

Probate Code § 259 (a) says all 4 items must apply. How is an elder found substantially unable to manage resources under (4)?

Incapacity is determined by a physician, however, where a physician was not utilized for an actual affidavit or letter of incapacity- prior medical...

How do to protect my business partners name from a LLC since he has a prior googleable conviction

First and foremost - it appears you were very quick to incorporate prior to investigating your business partner. I am unclear if you have a...

Writing a book and need expert help with inheritance questions.

Yes absolutely. An IRA is an asset. IF an IRA previously owed by a decedent was distributed prior to taxes paid, the IRS can go after the asset...

I agree with my colleague. Depending on your service provider you may have to subpoena twice - once for cellular activity and separately to...

How do I fill out the paperwork for power of attorney?

So sorry to hear of such a tragedy. A power of attorney is a document of agency- this document would not make sense at this point. You may need...

Protector Trust involving unsecured revolving credit

This will depend on the debt owed. Most companies are willing to negotiate. The trustee may have to pay the debt - this will depend on the terms...

Is it possible to see a case in probate court? Is it free for the public to see what happened in the court case? Can I get it

Depending on what county the probate matter was heard/filed in - you may be able to view documents online. Some counties require that you order...

A "typical" revocable trust is created mainly to avoid probate and provide you with a document presenting your wishes in regard to your assets both...