Normally sole proprietorships do not have tax id numbers other than the social security number of the individual. Unless you have other employees...

Trust question - Can our Son is the executor of our will, and can he also be the Trustee of my Trust ?

John, You are doing an excellent job of considering the issues relevant to the legacy of your family. I agree with prior counsel that there is no...

How do I make a valid deed of trust? Do I need to include a trustee, trustor and beneficiary on the form?

I agreed with the other attorneys. To answer your question though, you cannot be the Trustee and the Trustor and should enlist the assistance of a...

Will anyone help me find a legal agreement/contract that I can buy a rental property with another person 50/50.

First let me applaud you for recognizing that you are entering into a legal agreement that needs to be documented. Many people do not even...

Can money generated from a Trust and taxed as part of a Trust be transferred to a JTWROS account and be outside the Trust

It is not clear from your question whether you brother is also the trustee? In any case a trustee acts in a fiduciary capacity and must act on...

What type of lawyer should I seek if I am looking to set up a revocable trust and will?

I agree with the prior attorneys who gave you good suggestions about looking for an estate planning attorney. As suggested you want an attorney who...

Would like to change will to leave my house to one child and not the two I had listed on my will. Can I use a codicil?

I certainly agree with counsel who says it is better to do an entire new will. Codicils are not a good way to make substantial changes such as you...

For a living trust with unmarried son as beneficiary, can I prevent his future spouse from taking these assets in a divorce?

Another way to protect your son from any creditors or predators such as an opportunist ex-spouse is to amend or restate your trust to have your...

This sounds like a terrible situation for you. This sounds like something that may have occurred during the economy recession as many people...

Commercial Small Business Sale pending, Buyer may not perform...Earnest money to Seller or Buyer?

Of course a full review of your contract and the circumstances of the potential breach are in order. I won't even think to ask who drafted a...