My father owns 2 homes. one he resides in and one he rents. Would it be advisable to put them both in a living trust?

I agree with the prior answers that more information about your father's situation is needed to provide the best answer. However, one obvious...

Can I be held personally liable for debt, if I dissolve the LLC or simply break a cell phone company's 2yr contract in Michigan

Before we get to the LLC part of this response, you need to find or obtain a copy of your contract. Before assuming that it is only the LLC that...

Does a Trust protect unemcumbered real estate?

Since you are located in Grand Rapids my answer assumes that the settlor of the trust and potentially the property of the trust are located in...

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Secured gifts of money (that his parents won't spend) for our 3-year-old Grandson

Given the limited amounts you have to contribute from time to time, the cost and effort of setting up a trust probably is not worthwhile as an...

What is a reasonable fee for a trustee to ask for

All of the preceding answers offer valid points. One additional consideration, you mentioned two properties but did not indicate if there was one...

Is a gift to an irrevocable trust a "gift" for tax purposes?

The $13K is a gift that is within the annual exclusion and if a spouse joins with you in the gift, it can be increased to $26K. Giving it to an...

Can a ladybird deed be used in estate planning?

A lady bird deed can be used to avoid probate because it reseves a life estate in the property to the grantor along with the ability to cancel the...

In my mother's trust, she made provision for her grandson to receive approximately $1,000.00 from a CD she had in the bank.

I agree with the prior answer but would add that the personal representative of her estate may well be a family member and may be willing to honor...

Breach of privacy/quiet enjoyment by maintenance and management.

Your lease undoubtedly has language in it that allows the landlord (and landlord's agents) to have access to your apartment for maintenance...

Michigan law requires that a person having custody (possession) of a will of a decedent is to file the will with the probate court in which the...