Is portability on a revocable living ab trust only good for the year the surviving spouse files for the unused exemption?

I would agree with Mr. Pippen about the importance in having a professional look at the details. I limit my answer only to your inquiry about...

Father and step Mother each had wills in trust.Says after Father dies his portion to change irrevocable but when I contacted

First of all, I am surprised that legalzoom would give you legal advise unless perhaps it was a legalzoom document. Second, an attorney would have...

Hi my husmand died almost 1 1/2 ago, he doesn't really have an estate. He died without a will.

You really have to sit down with an experienced probate attorney to ascertain your options - and in doing so, you should bring in all the...

Mom passed away. House in step dads name. She was left half of house and his sister left half house.

Unfortunately, a lawyer would have to know how your mother received title to a one-half interest in the house. (My guess is that is was community...

What can I do about my trust fund?

The terms of the trust are the starting point for addressing your question with a trust attorney. For examole, there is often (not always)...

Dividing land cost and procedures

What is the context? Did the original owner-mother pass away leaving the property to her children or is she making a lifetime gift?

It depends on what sort of information you are looking for. The Executor has a duty to provide a copy of the Will and the Inventory of the Estate...

It is extremely important that your mother consult with a local attorney who is experience in probate - not an attorney who dabbles in probate. ...

Do we need to go through probate for a passed family member with no will, not married, no children, no debt.

From the facts, you should look into getting a small estate affidavit executed and filed in the probate or county court where he died. In some...

Practically speaking, estate planning is intended to provide peace of mind for the person paying for it - i.e., your parents, and if it would make...