Adult handicapped daughter's inheritance

Not necessarily. State laws govern how inheritance is distributed if the person does not have an estate plan. It should be mentioned that if your...

Removing a beneficiary from a trust

Assuming you are both alive and well and you have a revocable trust, then you can amend your trust to name different beneficiaries. I would meet...

When should parents put property into a trust?

You should talk to an estate attorney that routinely handles cases involving long term care. In general, a revocable trust will not help protect...

How do I revoke a revocable trust?

Consult with the attorney that helped you create the trust, or another reputable estate planning attorney. There should be language within your...

Do the beneficiaries get a copy of the living trust

I recommend consulting with an attorney in your area. Generally, if you are named in the trust and once the person has passed away you should...

What is the best question to ask in a living trust

It would be best to set up a new trust for your own assets. However, you should not do this until the divorce is final and all assets have been...

What steps do I need to take to do this? Is it worth getting an attorney if there isn't much of an estate?

You need to review the assets and debts of your father, Depending on many factors, you may be able to distribute the estate without needing to...

Contact a probate attorney in your area. Depending on the law of your state, step-children are often not "recognized" as children. In all...

Abandon estate?

Contact a probate attorney in your area. If you are merely named in the will as executor or personal representative, then that is treated as a...

You should first review the trust to ensure that it provides compensation to the trustee. If so, then look to the statute previously cited for...