Generally speaking, to get the EIN, you can use the date that the second spouse passed away (which is typically the date the trust became...

Typically, the trust would use the names of the Trustors… so it would be something like “husband and wife living trust”… but there is no hard and...

Yes, a sole beneficiary can be the sole successor trustee… and in fact, especially in situations like your own (based on the limited facts you...

There is no law that says a trust must be notarized to be valid. However, more often than not, the trust itself requires that an amendment be...

Typically, that question is asking how you want to take title to the property, and typically, that would be in the name of the Trustee of the...

Generally speaking, you can use either and they will both convey title. Or, other options are (1) not referencing to any date at all; or (2) use...

Also, do not assume that the trust/estate plan will be for “just the house”. The goal of an effective estate plan is not only to dictate who gets...

The first thing you need to do is consult with an attorney... ASAP. You have many questions that no one here can answer without an in-depth...

It is not clear what you mean by “original deed, or quitclaim deed, or both”. The question itself raises a concern that you are not familiar with...

There is an exemption from grandparent to grandchild, so you can cut out the middle step... otherwise, see an attorney in your area that can help. ...