Three years after my aunt passed away, I discovered that the trustee stole money from the trust. Now what?

You should immediately consult with a private attorney. Contacting a local prosecutor or state attorney general may result in criminal action...

I purchased my home and placed the property in my irrevocable living trust. While I am alive I am the beneficiary. Upon my

In most states, you may not appear pro se on behalf of the irrevocable trust (technically on behalf of the trustee of the irrevocable trust), even...

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Does a stock brokerage account that is an irrevoc trust relate back to the original trust if brokerage can't find trust papers?

There are a number of facts necessary to properly answer the question missing from your account. These will be resolved easily by an attorney...

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My condolences upon your wife's passing. I agree with the previous responses that you do need to have the trust reviewed by an estate planning...

My mother set up a irrevocable trust while she was legally separated from her husband, the divorce was final 7 months later.

She does not need to change the name of the trust. If she wants to change the trust, even if the trust is irrevocable (cannot be amended or...

Can probate be avoided, if most assets have beneficiaries named?

Great answers, all. Let me just add, from a planning standpoint, probate is never "eliminated" with beneficiary designations, or transfer/payable...

In order to contest a Will, you will need to retain a lawyer that concentrates his or her practice in probate litigation. He or she will let you...

If my neighbor has a restraining order on me (100ft) can I go on my own land if it is less then 100ft away from him?

No. Retain a lawyer.

Can assets from a testamentary trust be transferred to a formerly living trust? Complicated question.

You can, but does it make sense? Assets passing by way of the Will will go through probate. So what purpose would the trust serve? Even if the...

How do I put my home in an existing living trust? Can I do it without a lawyer?

You should retain a lawyer. Deeds are cheap. The consequences of a deed improperly prepared are great. For example, what kind of deed, such as a...