Do I need to update my bylaws and all minutes documents to add an officer to my non profit?

Generally directors or their designees hire officers, and this should be contained in the current meeting minutes. Generally this does not need...

My wife and I have an A/B family trust. On the death of one can all assets be put in the A trust, ignoring the B trust .

Have an estate planning attorney amend or restate the trust to accomplish what you want. Estate tax laws have changed significantly since 1990,...

You should consult with a tax attorney, the 1986 tax act generally required trusts to have a calendar year. If this has been precipitated by IRS...

The trustee is refusing to transfer property out of a trust. What can I do to force the trustee to transfer the property?

If the trustee is refusing to transfer the assets, there could be a reason such as unresolved tax matters or other disputes which may require...

New York UTMA statute authorizes minors over the age of 14 (or a family member acting on their behalf) to bring an action in a lower court. In New...

You really need to consult with a tax attorney. If your trust interest vested in 2013, then an FBAR should have been filed for 2013 and 2014. ...

If i amend a deed of trust I gave someone after a lien was filed am I still in 1st place for the full amount or just for the old

Depending upon the language of your existing deed of trust, you may have authority to make advancements if the document permits, but generally new...

"Funds in a trust are a gift to the trustee, transferred without consideration, liability or responsibility" is it usual?

Trust administration and interpretation of the trust agreement are governed by state law. If you have a copy of the trust agreement, review the...

My parents passed away leaving an irrevocable trust, one brother has not signed the final disbursement papers what happens

If the remaining beneficiary will not sign, then the trustee will have to file a court petition to approve the accounting of receipts and...

I am trying to get hold of my trust fund documents. How do I do this?

In addition to requesting the trust agreement to see if you are a beneficiary as the other attorneys mentioned, if this trust was cre4ated when...