I submitted a petition to probate court to obtain legal guardianship for my dad. What do i need to be prepared for the hearing?

I question the necessity to appoint a guardian in the first place where a valid DPOA exists, although an attorney experienced in aid and attendance...

Can they put a "divestment" penalty on my mom for this?

The divestment, if at all, occurred when children's names were added to assets and transferred out of mom's name. The act of adding names to...

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Approx 3 months before my moms passing.....her and my stepdad set up a living trust......my step sister and I are supposed to be

A lot of your question would depend on whether the home was "funded" into the trust, owned jointly between mom and stepdad, or some other sort of...

Can my ex fiancé quick deed our house to me with solely his name on the note however both of our names on the trust deed?

I think you are referring to a "quitclaim" deed. Based on the facts given, it is difficult to determine who owns the home - both of you jointly,...

I have custody of two of my grandkids. there money is in a trust fund. can I have rights to this money to help out with there ex

The answer to your question depends on several factors. Some initial issues would be to identify the current trustee, whether the grandchildren...

What can funds from a "special needs trust" be used for?

As mentioned by others, SNT funds are generally available to be used to supplement any government benefits received by the beneficiary, not replace...

The answer to your question will largely be dictated by the terms of the trust, and whether you are the sole beneficiary or if there are additional...

My parents are deceased there is no will the house is going to probate do we still have to pay the house note

Once a probate is opened, failure to preserve an estate asset by the personal representative may constitute a breach of fiduciary duty. As...

Is a surviving spouse who was left out of a living trust as beneficiary entitled to a family or homestead allowance?

Statutory allowances are not elective. They are statutorily mandated. The exempt property allowance is also available in addition to the two...

Is a bank account in my father's personal name a trust or probate asset?

Generally speaking, if the account is in your father's name only, and therer are no "transfer on death" or "payable on death" beneficiaries, then...