Is the initial transfer of assets and money by grantor considered taxable income to the irrevocable trust?
No it is not. Transfers to trusts are generally with after tax income of the contributor.
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No it is not. Transfers to trusts are generally with after tax income of the contributor.
Your facts are somewhat disjointed and difficult to follow, but if the house was and is their and his homestead, and assuming certain other...
In order for the property to pass to you, both of your parents would have to pass, with their currently described wills in place and then each will...
You need your own lawyer. In the absence of a written agreement, Texas law would control and the Texas Uniform Partnership Act is your agreement. ...
There are not enough facts here to offer any kind of response. Please be a little more specific.
You are not going to beat the IRS but you can make your son the beneficiary of the plan if it so allows. That would bypass probate.
It does not sound like it was the same document from your description. If it were it might be considered a joint and mutual will. Many couples do...
Nothing for the State of Texas. 1040 for IRS.
DIY is not the answer here. Go to an attorney who deals in Estate and Probate matters and get this done right. You are risking expensive litigation.
Short answer is no. Your basis in the house is the value of it when you inherited it. If you sell it for less than that, you have no gain.