Can my trust include ira funds?

The IRA itself cannot be placed in the trust. It's a protected asset anyway under Texas law. However, it is a common desire to leave the IRA...

My sister is the executor to my mothers will. there only me and her as heirs. everything is supposed to be divided equally.

This is a common occurrence. You will have to decide whether the value of what your sister gave away warrants the cost of making her accountable...

Co-ownership after inheritance in Texas.

1. make sure that whatever is needed has been done in order for you to "inherit" the house. In other words, just because the law says you inherit,...

This answer is not intended to provide you with specific legal advice regarding your situation, or to create any attorney-client relationship. A...

Does Living Trust need tax ID at death?

Yes but only if the revocable trust is going to be administered as the decedent's estate. This is covered under section 645 of the Internal Revenue...

Is a trust valid if property was never placed into the trust?

Yes the trust is valid but litigation no doubt will be required in order for the trust to receive the moneys that you loaned to it. If the house...

Do I really need a lawyer to transfer my late grandmother's property title to my name ?

I have done a lot of work over the years for people who contacted me from different countries including Canada, Europe, and Mexico in relation to...

Do I need an estate attorney?

Depends. First make sure that the $200,000 that you are referring to is not in an account that is payable on death to certain beneficiaries. If it...