How do I protect my children when I pass on?

First, use a Living Trust Estate Plan to pass the ownership of assets. Second in the 'Pour-Over Will' make sure you name a first and second choice...

Attorney Grant is correct. An Executor is charged with the responsibility of fulfilling the Decedent's wishes - not making a donation on her own....

Are Living trusts permitted in Colorado, (State w / no public Recording of trusts) For those actively, timely Paying Ch 13 ?

Definitely sit down with an experienced Bankruptcy attorney to deal with this. You can't afford to make a mistake here. See Avvo.com under...

Trusts, gifts, and real estate down payments

I concur. Tread carefully as you may be swimming into dangerous waters here. Sit down with an experienced Estate Planning lawyer and get it right...

I nee to proceed with a Trust/Will to protect my home. I am single and have 4 children(3 a,1-10 yr oldIs a paralegal Ok to hire?

You would do well to have a licensed Estate Planning attorney lead this effort. You can obtain a free consultation to interview candidates....

Can a living will specify beneficiary receives either the property or the value in cash?

While I'm sure you mean well, it is not you but rather your Mom who should be undertaking this effort. She needs to work with a licensed Estate...

My mother wants to make me power of attorney. What type of lawyer I need to seek?

An estate planning attorney in Louisiana can help. See Avvo.com and look under 'Find-A-Lawyer;

TN Estate help - Brother was the Executor and had survivor benefits and now says he is keeping the funds.

Get your Attorney involved. Do a Motion to the Court compelling a Complete Fiduciary Accounting and then a Motion to Replace the Trustee for Breach...

Mother has dementia. She is trustee of my trust (from my Grandfather) and never mentioned it. He gave me the trust 50 years ago.

Time for a sit-down with an experienced Guardianship and Conservatorship attorney. It may be necessary to file a Motion with the appropriate Court...

How to choose a Trustee/Trust Protector for Irrevocable Trusts that will not go against your wishes and stealing from your Trust

First, start with the selection as Trustee. Look to family members, long-time friends and licensed banks / trust companies. Second, the Trust...