Can the Primary Trustee sell property that exists within an Irrevocable Trust WITHOUT contacting the Grantor first?

Everything boils down to what the trust says. Does the trustee have the power to sell trust property? Usually, the answer is yes, but it's not a...

Everything depends on your father's estate plan or, if he had no such plan, the laws of intestate succession in your state. Do you know whether...

Generally, the terms of the will specify what happens if a beneficiary is deceased. The two common options are the inheritance is split amongst...

Can law enforcement enter your residence because they saw someone "suspicious-looking" enter the residence ?

The facts you've stated lead me to believe that the officers had no legal authority to enter your home without your permission or a warrant. They...

Am I entitled to contents of a home that my father owned, and was left to me in his Trust, but later the contents were moved?

There is a lot to unpack here, and I highly recommend you speak with an attorney on this issue. Were the "family belongings" specifically...

The terms of the trust and the laws of your state will determine whether your creditors can come after your inheritance. If the terms state that...

Do I pay someone to be power of attorney ?

Generally, your power of attorney (I am assuming you mean for finances) is a close relative or friend. Whether or not they receive compensation...

You may search for VA accredited attorneys in your state on this page: https://www.va.gov/ogc/apps/accreditation/index.asp Mind you that not all...

There would be issues, some relatively minor and some quite severe, concerning gift taxes, capital gains taxes (for you), and Medicaid divestments...

What to do with mom's 2 whole life policies totaling $10,000 , have applied for medicaid long term care?

Depending on your state, funds or policies earmarked for funeral expenses may be exempt up to $15K. Simply changing the beneficiary designation to...