I am a trustee of a family trust. Just found out that my father won a civil lawsuit? Can the trust collect on his behalf ?

Concerns that come to mined are: 1) Statute of limitations to collect the judgement may have run or will run soon. 2) The judgment may be...

Should my UK fiance apply for a B2 and then I file a K1 after he is in US, or will he be able to visit while K1 pending on VWP?

Your question was redirected to Bankruptcy. What you ask is not a tax issue.

Would my wife be able to get the assets that I placed in an irrevocable trust or would it go directly to the beneficiary?

I am not a licensed California attorney, but I will give an answer from a Nevada perspective and may be instructive or point you toward your...

Do I need a probate lawyer?

Sounds like your brother's property can be conveyed by Affidavit of Entitlement. You do not necessarily need an attorney, but the hard part is...

How do I determine distribution amounts among income and remainder beneficiaries?

I agree with Mr. Bernard. Here is my two cents. In addition to the looking at the trust documents, also look to applicable agreements regarding the...

Can my mom add my name to her home deed w/o my consent ?

You probably cannot prevent someone from placing your name on title to property if they are bent on getting your name thereon. I am assuming she...

Does a joint checking account have to go through probate if the joint owner is not a spouse or a direct relative?

I agree with Ms. Willi's answer. Here is my take from practicing in Nevada, for the most part, the banks in Nevada are generally not sophisticated...

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Grandmothers Irrevocable Living trust states that I am to pay back any money she has given me this last year

In short Yes. The laws of states of the Union usually has a provision that the grantors (in this case your grandmother) wishes will be followed,...

Probate is just a process through the court system of clearing title from the name of deceased persons to living persons. A probate Estate is a...

I have not lived together with my wife in over a year. Do I need to file 2018 taxes with her or can I file separately?

I agree with Ms. Willi's answer. I would add to her answer to your question from Reno Nevada. I take this to mean you live in Nevada. Nevada is a...