How do i become a power of attorny

I am sorry to hear of your grandfather's condition. As my colleagues have stated, if your grandfather is incapacitated he will be unable to...

My grandparents having a family trust/living will.

I agree with my colleague - don't ever sign anything without knowing what you are signing- seek an attorney consultation as soon as possible. Based...

I need a lawyer

There are always resources out there. Contact the state bar and ask for the contact information of attorneys in your area who do take pro bono...

Are provisions that allows the Trustee to attribute costs a beneficiary causes against their distribution honored by courts?

This is hard to answer without seeing the document nor knowing the exact set of circumstances. If a dispute or otherwise rises to the level of...

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Will there be another stepped up basis when trust ends, or will beneficiaries have to deal with depreciation deductions taken?

I agree with my colleague - I would encourage you to seek the advice of an estate planning attorney. You generally receive a step up in basis when...

If a sibling borrowed money out of a trust and mom passed away does he still pay back money to the trust before it is divided?

The loan doc/contract and the trust will control. If there is no evidence of a loan or advancement memorialized in writing - you may have some...

How do I know my irrevoxa le trust will hold up in a will contest. I signed a trust document but it did not describe the propert

I agree with my colleagues as I would recommend a consultation with an estate planning attorney. I am unsure if you are a beneficiary of an...

How do I set up a power of attorney?

A power of attorney is a document of agency. Essentially you are choosing someone to step in shoes and make decisions and potenially bind you...

My friend is due to get what's left of his Mother's trust, the banks trying to get info without his permission, can they?

We have his and her in your question and it is a bit hard to follow. A trust is managed by the Trustee, if a bank account is titled into the name...

Signed checks as an informal business partner for 6+ months, and now the ex partner is claiming I was never given such authority

This set of facts sounds like a law school exam … you have various issues here and this forum is too simple to answer and discuss all the problems...