Provide living quarters?

Have an Estate Planning attorney guide you but you might consider having a court issue a finding on this portion of the estate plan just to be...

Can I as a Canadian own interests on a US LLC? Tax?

Yes it is legal for a Canadian to own an interest in a U.S.-based LLC. Limited Liability Companies were first introduced into America to allow for...

In New York,Can an estate lawyer distribute some funds to a beneficiary of a trust if the trust is still tied up

The sooner you talk to an Estate Planning attorney the better. See Avvo.com under 'Find-A-Lawyer. Good Luck.

Which applies, signed agreement or amendment of trust?

It's best if you have the documentation reviewed by counsel in order to properly address this issue. See Avvo.com under 'Find-a-Lawyer. Good Luck.

Can i becone a legal guardian of my cousin who is from another country and is 16 years old in order for her to attend high schoo

I concur with Ivette. There are TWO areas of law to contend with. You'll want to address them separately. See Avvo.com under 'Find-A-Lawyer', ...

Will adding our son's name to our deed, would Medicaid not be able to take the property if one of us had to have long term care?

Medicaid can impose a 'Look-Back' period up to 5 years BUT with proper planning and professional guidance you can minimize the financial risks. ...

Can an irrevocable living trust be used to reduce estate taxes?

Yes it can significantly reduce Estate Taxes because the former owner no longer has an ownership interest. I concur with my colleagues. You'll...

Your best bet is to have a sit-down with a Tax Attorney. See Avvo.com under 'Find-A-Lawyer', Good Luck.

IS A FAMILY TRUST DIFFERENT FROM A WILL OR IS IT INCLUDED WITH A WILL

The Will requires a Probate Court proceeding. The Family Trust bypasses that and the Trustee can distribute the property owned by the Trust...

Do I still get that option of taking out what I need?

I concur with my two colleagues in that the expenditure must be completed in 30 days so as to NOT count with respect to your $2000 limit.