Do I need an EIN if I am creating a living revocable trust, or can I just use my own Social Security Number?

There is no need to obtain a tax payer identification number while the trust remains revocable and is a grantor trust. You may, if you choose, but...

4 children are to share equally in the inheritance of a irrevocable trust, can the percentage to each be changed?

You cannot change her trust. It may be possible to charge fees and be compensated. This is a complex area. I urge you to speak with an attorney.

Is a personal injury settlement subject to a tax levy for unfiled taxes?

The IRS can levy your assets to pay back taxes. You may wish to speak with counsel about your issues.

This is complicated. I will assume the child is a minor. Does the father have court ordered legal and physical custody? What rights does mom...

What kind of attorney would my mother seek?

It is an excellent idea for your mother to make a Will or a Will and a Trust. An estate planning attorney is the type of attorney that she should...

My sister and her girlfriend broke up the ex nerds to move out but wont and isnt on the lease. What can we do?

The person whose name is on the lease needs to evict the other person.

Go to the self help center to see if you can figure out how to proceed correctly. If you do not publish the notice correctly you will need to do...

Grandparents Trust Fund

There is no easy way to do this. Since your grandparents lived in Perris, CA you should seek assistance there. Try to locate their former...

What can I do if an executor claims he is the sole beneficiary but never filed the will for probate?

I agree with my colleague Mr. Potter, but add that many probate attorneys will offer a free initial probate consultation to assess your needs. If...

My grandmother told me that we have a trust fund they have passed and I can't seem to find it or even know where to to look.

Assuming your grandmother is deceased you probably need to review her personal papers, tax returns, etc. Check in her checkbook to payments to an...