When establishing an estate plan for blended families would it be prudent to designate direct beneficiaries on my IRA accounts?

We would need to know more in order to really pinpoint this down, which is why I do recommend you go see an experienced estate planning...

Will having an irrevocable trust make divorcing difficult??

Even irrevocable trusts are in many ways revocable, perhaps not as readily and simple as a revocable trust, though. If you are going through a...

Will I have to pay taxes on a trust fund?

You should consult with an experienced estate planning attorney. But here are some tax nuggets: Estate tax - The federal estate tax exemption...

My grandma gave her house to my uncle who said he'd fix it. He's never done so and has been steadily removing her from it since

I agree that your grandmother should consult with an experienced elder law attorney soon. However, I fear there may be no recourse at this...

I am concerned about the payments you are making with your mother's funds. You and your sisters own the home in which your mother lives, and you...

Should I turn my sole proprietorship business into an LLC to protect my business from my personal creditors?

In Wisconsin, owners of single-member LLCs should not expect "outside-in" liability protection (meaning, the personal liability of the owner may...

Can I as trustee do a walkthrough of a house that caregiver is allowed toliving in per trust?

A lot of this would hinge on the language of the trust. The caregiver has the right to live there, but the trustee may have a right to inspect in...

Should I contact a Elder Lawyer? Price range of how much I would be looking at?

An experienced elder law attorney can help an individual become eligible for Medicaid without have to spend through all of their assets first. ...

I'm presuming that he co-sign on the mortgage prior to going on Medicaid. Being a co-signer does not by itself make your father a co-owner; it...

I was in the Patient Tower today to pick my mother in law up and I slipped and fell on a puddle of water on the floor.

I'm sorry about all this. I'm moving this to the "Personal Injury" section, where I trust you will find better responses.