Son predeceases his mother. How does mother now protect minor grandchildren's inheritance from their mother?

This is a textbook scenarion for the use of a Trust. I suggest a Living trust as opposed to a testamentary trust. You also need to consider if...

I need to have a trust account established by an attorney. This will be for the purpose of accepting an international money wire

Based upon the limited information you provide, this transaction sound like a scam by either you or by the person who sent you the information...

Trustee accounting expense forms?

It is unclear what you mean by "regular" accounting. An accounting is generally just a listing of every transaction showing money in and money out....

What percent can I charge as executor of assests in the state of Ohio

You have multiple issues. The first is: if 5500$ is the total of the probate assets, there is no need to apply to become executor. Either a...

How can I avoid lawyer fees?

Would you read a couple of books to "learn" how to re-wire your house, fix your back problem, fix the transmission of your car, build an addition...

Can a person not listed as beneficiary insist on being present at estate negotiations because they live with the beneficiary

Unless the boyfriend is an attorney licensed to practice in the particular State, he has absolutely no right to be present. Why is there a need...

Does a Special Needs Trust have to file taxes.

Since you have a separate EIN for the Trust, IRS will expect a 1041 to be filed annually. Best practice is to file each year regardless of income...

How is a Rev. Living Trust officially ended

Once all the assets have been distributed and the final 1041 filed, the trust is done. Since there was no public record filing needed to enable...

Will and estate planning

The first thing to keep in mind is if it is a Will, then it is not simple! Also, do not let cost rule the day. Leaving your assets to a minor...

The check should be treated like any other check you receive. As long as it is made out to you personally, and you satisfy your bank's...