Inheritance coming from a testamentary trust

It really does depend upon what the trust says. Take or send the document to an elder law attorney who does Medicaid and SNT work in the state...

How can I get POA over my Dads finances?

The controlling issue is whether your father has the capacity to understand the nature and consequences of appointing someone as his agent under a...

Are the Power of Attorney forms you download from a website recognized?

It's not the fact that a piece of paper says "Power of Attorney" at the top that gives someone authority to act or makes things happen. It is the...

Probate is a process that requires many steps. The first step for you would be to hire a probate attorney if you haven't already done so (which by...

My brother is going to file to be the administrator of my brothers estate. my two sisters and i are going to contest it.

In such cases the court decides who will be administer. The fact scenario you describe tells me this is already beginning to spiral out of control....

My brother is on ssi hes 51 when my father passes he stands to inherit an IRA will this disqualify him

SSI is a "means tested" public benefit program, meaning that in order to qualify or remain eligible your brother can only have limited income and...

How does one become executor of estate when there was never a will?

Following Attorney Murillo's advice, have them send a copy of the small estate affidavit to the party issuing the check along with a letter telling...

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

Everybody's needs are different. Trusts are frequently done so you can speak from the grave on how your estate will be distributed. For example,...

What is the process for laws created for eligibility and regulating Executors of an estate? How are they changed if needed?

Laws (or rather statutes) are written and adopted by the legislature. The State Bars of the various states have nothing to do with it. Laws are...

Can trustee legally make such demands?

Special needs trusts are complicated and you haven't given us much information to go on. The general purpose of a special needs trust is to pay for...