My aunt passed away may of last year, I got a notification a month later that she had left something for me in her trust.

The lawyer who represents the trustee does not represent you. If you have questions, you should hire your own lawyer to look into the questions...

The trust language may say that the trust becomes irrevocable upon the death of the first spouse, or in the alternative, the trust may say that a...

It is not necessary to title vehicles to a living trust. In most states one takes the death certificte to the proper state agency and has the...

In addition to the above answer, if a Trustee is self-dealing with Trust assets in violation of his or her duties as a fiduciary, you may have...

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If you feel this attorney is "cheating you out of funds", file a complaint with the Texas Bar Association. The violations you describe are serious.

If the property has been deeded from Mom to Mom's Trust, it should have read: Grantor Mary K. Mom/ A/K/A Mary Mom; Grantee: Mary K. Mom, a...

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I recommend the Trust for situations like this. ARE TRUSTS ONLY FOR THE RICH? Absolutely not! Trusts are for anyone who wants the following: ...

Why would I ever need a revocable trust just to save time when I have a current will?

Probate is the court administered distribution of the assets of someone who died. Simple? No! Almost everyone familiar with probate try to avoid...

When I write a Will, I include the following language: I may prepare a written statement or list (a writing separate from this Will) in order to...

What is the cost basis of a home inherited from parents who each had a revocable living trust that includes the home.

Was this house your parents personal home, or was it an investment home? See a tax attorney to see if the gain on a single family dwelling is...