How is income producing real estate like a apartment appraised for estate planning purposes ?

It depends on the need. Sometimes very sophisticated appraisals are prepared usually for the purpose of tax planning. Other times, the parties...

Can i get a living trust that gives all my estate goes to a friend but such that his wife has no claim to any of it

Yes. To insure this result, you will probably want to appoint an independent trustee and place restrictions on the use of those funds. See an...

The requests can be filed in the alternative. Any of the requests will require the same filing fee. Lay out the basic facts and ask the court to...

Is it better to forclose or take a Deed in Lieu on a note and Trust Deed?

A foreclosure clears title. Deeds in lieu carry risks that are not obvious or well known. Most sophisticated lenders will not even consider the...

My father died and my sister has been collecting rent for over 3 years am I entitled to any of that money?

If there is no will, then any of the three of you have equal standing to file the probate and start the process. Attorney fees actually cannot be...

MY SIBLINGS PAST 2 YR HAVE BEEN LIQUIDATING BANK ACC AND PROPERTY NOW FIGHTING IN PROBATE ONE TELLS ME THEY SPENT MY INHARITANC

It is unclear to me how your siblings were able obtain control of $30,000 of your money before a probate was filed, which indicates to me that it...

Executor

The Trust and the Will are separate instruments. The trustees operate the Trust and control trust assets. The Executor is named in the Will and...

I am at odds with 2 brothers who will be fending off an appeal from another brother regarding an estate. Is there a remedy?

Generally, we follow the "American Rule" with respect to the award of attorney's fees, which means that each party pays his or her own attorney and...

Legal procedures for a revocable family trust?

The purpose of this notice is to protect the trustees. Assuming the settlors (or creators) of the trust are deceased, the duty of the trustee is...

Repaying Medicaid

You can live in the home but without proper planning, the residence will be subject to a recovery claim after your demise. With proper planning,...