You are confusing two things, trusts and probate estates. However in both situations accountings are normally provided annually or at the...

I have a mental illness, do I have to put my settlement money into a special needs trust or is this my choice?

Unless you are under guardianship and/or conservatorship, you do not have to place the settlement into a special needs trust. However, if you are...

QTIP vs. IDGT Trust in Michigan for Asset Protection

Don't know where you're getting your information from, but asset protection planning has nothing to do with full faith and credit or the supremacy...

What are the negatives of getting an irrevocable medicaid trust?

Without commenting on the advice your attorney gave you, I would point out that many attorneys give bad advice in this area, and claim to have...

How can i research the validity of the Lawyer who executed a revocable living trust when Avvo has red flagged her and notary?

If you have concerns about the attorney, you should contact the California Supreme Court to determine if he is licensed in the state of California,...

Frankly, the deeper question is whether there is financial exploitation occurring here. From the way you've described this, your husband is a care...

Trying to decide to either do a Revocable Trust or Will with two Trusts (assume -testamentary trusts) included.

If any assets that would otherwise pass through the will and probate are already titled in the name of the trust then there would be no need for...

How can I find out if there is a trust?

Yu can try checking with the attorney who wrote the will. ALso, if the trust is effective after your father's death, it is supposed to be...

Yes, you can hire your own attorney. But, realize that you probably won't be able to have the estate pay for separate counsel. If you discover...

Will my grandmother, who is separated from my grandfather inherit his house automatically

Part of the answer depends on what you mean by "separated." There is a major difference between being physicall separated from your spouse and...