If this is not a do-it-yourself project (and I strongly suggest setting up a trust is not a do-it-yourself item, despite the online services...

Ohio estate open with a will. Ingham Michigan property and we have a buyer.

This is why you should consult a local attorney as well as one in Michigan. There are specific requirement to proceed with ancillary...

Can my mother gift me(a blind person) cash and still qualify for medicaid?

I agree with the prior response. You need to seek qualified counsel since this is complex and cannot be answered just on the limited information...

I had a joint bank account with my dad who is now deceased,

Again, State law is controlling. For example, and to show you haow States differ, unlike the rules states by responding counsel above, in Ohio the...

I had a joint bank account with my dad who is now deceased,

This really depends upon the law in the State of your Dad's domicile at his death. It used to be in Ohio that the other heirs could challenge the...

Living Trust Amendment

If a credit shelter Trust was created after the first death, then that Trust is (or should be) irrevocable. If there is an ability in the survivor...

Change of beneficiary in trust. To be legally binding can a notary make changes to remove beneficiaries?

You also need to look at the Trust to see if there are specific requirements for a proper amendment. Only your Father can amend the Trust. An...

Removing spouse from will and revokable trust

I agreee with Ms. Brewer. Get to an attorney ASAP. The situation does not look good (though it might not be terrible depending upon Missouri...

Family and Marital Trust

If the Estate is large enough to require a 706, then you should seek the advice/assistance of a estates attorney or a fiduciary tax return...

The Trust may have what is known as a spendthrift provision. The general effect of this provision is to prevent a beneficiary from pledging his...