What if a designated executor doesn't want to serve?

Simple. If the primary designee doesn't want to serve, then the secondary designee can serve. You may want to sit down with an Estate Planning...

I am on the living trust only son & my cousin had my mom sign a grant deed.My mom does not remember signing a deed.What can I do

You might want to get Adult Protective Services involved in what appears to be a case of Elder Abuse if you cousin had Mom sign a Deed in favor of...

Is a revocable living trust valid with signature of a notary public?

Easy question. The person whose estate is being conveyed to the Living Trust will sign the Execution Page, and the Notary Public's job is to...

Which descendants are affected if a Last Will and Trust is contested?

Many times a dis-inheritance provision is included so as to protect the instructions and intent of the deceased from being overturned by someone...

Does Medicaid still have to be paid back if recipient pays every month from their social security check?

Medicaid is a welfare program. By law it must seek 'estate recovery' for the money it puts out for someone's care. In your situation, I'd sit down...

Brother is terminally ill going a nursing home owes a has $9000.00 in 401 now going to go on Medicare will they take$ &life

There are several useful Medicaid Strategies to consider. Sit down with a local Elder Law attorney to discuss your best options in this situation....

Can a beneficiary who is the only trustee buy the personal property stated in parents trust to be sold?

I concur. As trustee your Fiduciary Duty takes precedence over any opportunity afforded to yourself individually. Sit down with a Trust Attorney to...

IRA and mutual funds

My colleague is correct. You should address ownership of this asset in the context of your Marital Settlement Agreement attached to the divorce....

I need a lawyer to help me take my name off a mortgage with my ex husband and I don't trust any lawyers here

When you signed the Marital Property Settlement Agreement as part of your Divorce, didn't you and your ex-husband agree as to who would keep the...

Yes, that is fair. Perhaps it's time to buy them out and own that portion yourself.