My father wants to put my name on the deed for his home by doing this will I still have to go through probate?

I agree with my colleagues and will add that the portion of the property that your father gives you may be subject to capital gains tax when you...

When my parents die with credit card debt do I have to pay?

No, you are liable for your parent's debts, although their estate is to the extent that there are assets available to cover them. Your parents...

I agree with my colleague. Your trust controls the distribution of assets. If you remarry and wish to include your spouse in the distribution, I...

I agree with my colleagues. Through proper estate planning, you can help ensure that your siblings will not benefit from your estate or have...

Business Contract Labor Employment Indepenent Contract questions ?

I agree with my colleague and will add that it is possible that they have embezzled funds from you and/or your business, with potential civil and...

Do I have to have become guardian and conservator for my husband? Can I still create a living trust for our joint assets?

While I mostly agree with my colleagues, I would strongly urge you to speak with an attorney experienced in estate planning and elder law. With...

In some cases, an irrevocable trust can be changed by the trust creator. Much depends upon the trust language. I recommend you seek qualified legal...

Can I put my new husband as a beneficiary on my life insurance if he owes child support from his first marriage ?

Your concern is well founded, since the insurance benefit would become his upon your death if he is named as the policy beneficiary. You need to...

I agree with my colleagues. Powers of attorney, even so-called "durable" POAs, expire upon the death of the "principal," that is, the person...

How can I change the name of my fathers (now deceased) fathers listed on his birth certificate.

Step zero is to speak with an attorney. This is not something you want to try to handle on your own. I'm not entirely clear that you even have...