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"On the trust" is a confusing term. Normally husband & wife are the Grantors & Co-Trustees, and any Successor Trustee (you) would step in after...

Is there any way I can obtain my portion of marital assets that my spouse put into an irrevocable trust without my knowledge?

Because of the conflict between the divorce decree, his expenditure of marital funds, etc. I'd highly recommend you sit down with an Elder Law...

Gifting $14,000 the year the giver passes away

I'm sorry for your loss. However, once the Grantor of the POA is deceased the Power of Attorney is null and void - No Longer in Effect. You can't...

A very close friend had to be hospitalized after becoming confused and disorientated from infection and diabetes. What is best?

The sooner that an Elder Law attorney gets involved, the better. At the top of this page, see 'Find-A-Lawyer' and select someone nearby in Oregon...

My brother has taken all my mom's property and is opposing the appointment of an administrator. How do I proceed?

Your Probate lawyer can file the proper Motions to move the case to another Judge, to declare the Will invalid due to cross offs, re-writes etc....

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Insolvent Estate. Do I still need to "lodge" and probate the Will?

There is a Small Estate procedure in most Probate Courts. The law requires all Wills be lodged but here your deceased's Estate may qualify for the...

I kept my elderly mom til mar '14 when I had a car wreck and became unable. My brother has her now and will not let me see her.

Have your Estate Planning or Elder Law attorney file for a Conservatorship in which YOU are named as your Mom's Conservator.

Can I take away my fathers cremation remains from someone I don't think deserves them?

Have an Elder Law attorney assist you. At the top of this page look under 'Find-A-Lawyer' and get some help. This is a sensitive issue for both you...

What steps should I make so my wife will be able to inherit my apartment?

Execute a Living Trust. Put all real estate, bank & credit union accounts, investment holdings and personal property into the Trust. See...

You need the advice of counsel. See 'Find-A-Lawyer' at the top of this web page. Good Luck.