My good friend of 20 years recently gifted me with the deed to his home?

It depends on what you mean by “gifted me with the deed to his home” and “even if I have the deed”. If you mean that your friend prepared and...

Your trust should dictate what would happen with all of your assets in that case. Discuss with the attorney that prepared the trust; and if you...

Should I do a quit claim to put My name on a deed while the house is in a trust?

It depends on the terms of the trust. Typically, you would have to record an Affidavit of Death of Trustee which would record notice that you are...

Can 1 out of 4 beneficiaries of a Trust keep a property by buying out the other 3 and still retain a tax break in california

This is more of a real property question. Generally speaking, the answer to your question is “yes”, there is a way to preserve the property tax...

Successor Trustee

One word of caution... you can do that, but you want to be careful that the trust is not then designated by the IRA as a foreign trust, which can...

Is it wise for me to be in pro per?

Not a lot more to add than has already been said, but realize that attorneys are trained in what they do... you are not. Do you diagnose and treat...

What's the best way to transfer real estate to my brother?

You CAN easily, but whether you SHOULD, is a different question that you need to address first. As Mr Firth mentioned, there are adverse tax...

How many days does a Trustee have to distribute the asset to the Trust beneficiary before facing criminal charges?

Typically, there is no set time and trust administration can - and usually does - take months. It can take years, depending on the circumstances...

I would like to know if I have a case to sue DCFS?

The government has broad immunities for how they handle abuse investigations and matters. Typically the only thing that’s required is that they do...

How do I add a name on my house deed?

While I agree with Mr. Couture that the process is simple, be sure you consult with an attorney to understand the legal and tax implications of...