Can I transfer my property to a beneficiary that's mentioned in my revocable living trust ?

If you're the Grantor, or creator of the Revocable Living Trust, you can amend (or change) the trust in whatever way you see fit- in fact, you can...

Is a Trust part and parcel of one's Will or can it be a separate independent document? Also, what is a "Silent Trust"?

Typically, a trust should be prepared in the state where the Grantor (or "creator") of the trust resides. For instance, if you live in NY, you'd...

What kind of lawyer do I look up for to protect my fiduciary interests?

I'm very sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I would highly recommend you seek local counsel that is specifically experienced in the areas of...

How do i sue the dentist for fraud claims to my insurance for work not performed?

Although I am not an insurance lawyer, I would recommend you start with informing your insurance company of this situation. They have teams &...

How do I submit a lost will/living trust I am named trustee/ beneficiary

If you have the documents, you can petition the probate court to appoint you as Personal Representative of the estate (i.e. executor) and go from...

When is Fair Market Value calculated under the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007?

Typically the deed must be recorded in order to fall under the Mortgage Debt Relief Act of 2012, which means it must be recorded by December 31,...

I owned a home jointly with my sister. Tenants were paying each month. She kept all of the proceeds. WHat should I do?

It seems like she should have given you half, under the terms of joint ownership and the joint trust. I would recommend seeing a lawyer to review...

The answer depends on your role in the trust- are you (and the other Trustee) Grantors of the Trust and/or Trustees? Typically Grantors can make...