Do I have the legal right to know the particulars of a trust, specifically the disbursement of funds ??

Yes, as a beneficiary of the Trust, you have a legal right to a copy of the Trust and a final accounting, especially the provisions directly...

Without a signed contractractual agreement between my Momma & I, can my brother take $11,000 out of my share of my inheritance?

The legal issue here is referred to as “advancement.” An “advancement” is a gift or loan of money during the lenders life that the lender intends...

What is the protocol to change your power of attorney?

To revoke the old power of attorney, you should destroy the original and all copies. The next step would be simply to create a new power of...

How do I continue to qualify for SSI/Medicare/Medicaid after mass tort law suit pay out?

Yes, the settlement will be included as a countable resource and asset and could disqualify your mother from the programs mentioned depending on...

If I have durable power of attorney and my mom has demetia can I change her will when I'm the only child that does anything for

First, you must remember, the fact that you are the only child that cares for your mother has no bearing on the legal and fiduciary duty you owe to...

Were your parents the joint creators of the Trust (or did just one parent create the trust) and when did each parent pass away? I ask because it...

Should each component of an advance medical directive get signatures or can I just put all signatures on one page at the end?

"Advanced medical directive" is a loosely used term. Are you referring to a Medical/Health Care Power of Attorney, a Living Will, a CPR Directive...

Power of Attorney?

This is a state specific question. In Colorado, the “principal” must sign the POA and the POA must be signed and sealed by a notary. The principal...

All states have “intestacy” laws / statutes that govern who inherits property in the event a decedent passes without a Will or Trust and there are...

Can my siblings petition my mothers "irrevocable trust" to have me removed if I have done nothing wrong in Michigan?

The answer to your question depends on what the "removal" provisions of the Trust have to say about removing a Trustee. It could be that the Trust...