Is she required to report his death to the mortgage company and if so, can they force her to refinance or modify the loan

I'm sorry for your loss. Title is in the name of the Trust and has not changed. Only one of the two Co-Trustees has passed away. So long as your...

If your parents properly 'funded' the Trust, then the house is already in the name of the Trust. The Successor Trustee has a DUTY to let each...

If you inherit a house in NY, do you owe any taxes other than assuming payment of the home’s real estate taxes?

Part of the answer 'depends' on HOW you 'inherited' the house and part of it depends on which state law apply. There is a federal estate tax on...

I concur with my colleagues. If the trust is a revocable trust while your grandmother is still alive and you are entitled to receive some of the...

What rights does Ivan have to keep her out of a home? What can be done since both parties do not agree with the decision?

Timing is the difference between a hero and a fool. If grandma is medically competent she can give a POA but if not then a Guardianship proceeding...

How should money be set up? Trust?Gift?Will? Etc How to avoid tax? and their house protection

It's VERY important that your parents sit down in person for a private consultation with an ELDER LAW attorney who can give them the best advice...

What is the most efficient way to update a will with a simple disbursement change? Can I do a codicil myself in front of notary?

While each state has a bit different requirement for Will Codicils, it's important to ensure that yours is consistent with the state in which you...

Should the tax bill state name in trust when I get the bills or is it ok for the bill to come in first and last name only?

If the property is now owned by the Trust the tax bill should come in the name of the owner - the Trust.

If joint tenancy, the surviving Joint Tenant owns it. Good Luck.

Do I need a living trust or an LLC for this situation?

Depends a lot on the State in which the Lottery winnings were acquired. Some states allow for the use of entities to create anonymous winners and...