I have a trust fund with my father as the trustee and I need advice on how to obtain information about the guidelines.
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Answered on March 10, 2025
You can request a copy of the , an inventory of trust assets and an annual accounting of the trust inwriting. if the trustee does not provide, you...
Why is attorney asking for money upfront? Is this a common practice?
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Answered on October 03, 2024
Yes, many attorneys charge a retainer before engaging to draft estate planning documents to preventwith lost time and effort whenclient never...
What are the steps I need to take to close out my parent's estate?
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Answered on January 04, 2022
There appears to be some confusion on your part as to the difference between the trust and the estate.'
The estate is a court process. if you have...
Can I get a lawyer to take over and finish my QDRO?
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Answered on December 17, 2021
You can discharge the attorneys of record and hire new counsel to process the QDRO
Do I have legal standing to challenge the trust?
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Answered on December 17, 2021
While you do not have grounds to challenge the trust, you may be able to sue the trust for the services rendered to the Settlor.
Can the settlor be the trustee in Missouri irrevocable trust laws?
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Answered on December 17, 2021
Yes, A settlor can be the trustee of an irrevocable trust.
How should I go about getting a divorce?
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Answered on November 11, 2021
In Missouri, the court first separates each party's separate property (property owned prior to the marriage or received by inheritance or gift and...
What does it mean to have a Power of Attorney "recorded"?
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Answered on August 05, 2021
If you are selling your mother's house utilizing a power of attorney, in order to show that you have authority to sign upon your mother's behalf...
Is it legal for executor to take jewelry out of a home that hasn't gone through probate?Where can the jewelry be kept?
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Answered on August 05, 2021
The personal representative of an estate has a duty to secure property and in the case of jewelry of value, it should be removed from the...
Can I remove someone from the deed if they are not on the home loan?
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Answered on August 05, 2021
Having placed his name on the deed you have made a gift of 1/2 interest in the real estate that you cannot unilaterally remove.
If your partner...