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My father wants to pass his only property, his house, while he is still alive in order to avoid after death transferring costs

Kristin's answer | Answered on April 29, 2015

Who does he want to pass it to? Are there other siblings? Mr. Gregorian's suggestion is the best way. The alternative is, if your father is of...

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Do I need to go through probate if value of home is less than reverse mtg. loan amount?

Kristin's answer | Answered on April 27, 2015

If the house is the only asset of the estate then, realistically, you probably won't have to do anything. Banks are very self-sufficient when it...

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How do I compel a Trustee to turn over Trust tax returns?

Kristin's answer | Answered on April 27, 2015

You use the term "living" and "irrevocable" to describe the trust. Generally speaking, the term "living" is used only to refer to a revocable...

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Can a estate atty ,help me get the rest of my inheritance in full, my brother has it in his bank acct in his name, no contact

Kristin's answer | Answered on April 23, 2015

There is a lot of information here, but none of it is clearly presented. The answer to your question is going to be determined by a close analysis...

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Hi: Do we need a Will and a Living Trust? My husb. and I have one son who we will leave everything to. We presently own 6

Kristin's answer | Answered on April 22, 2015

Hi Sherry. In addition to what Mr. Gregorian stated, a properly drafted trust will also provide some creditor protection for the survivor of you -...

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No Contest Clause

Kristin's answer | Answered on April 22, 2015

I'm not sure what you're asking here. If you're asking whether or not a beneficiary has to actually bring litigation disputing the validity of the...

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How to have an executor removed

Kristin's answer | Answered on April 22, 2015

There is a lot of information missing here. Was there a trust set up by your mother's husband? What this person's involvement with your mother? ...

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Deceased Father-in-Law: What rights does a letter allowing release/transfer of body to another relative entitle that person to??

Kristin's answer | Answered on April 20, 2015

Also, physical possession or transfer of the remains has absolutely nothing to do with inheritance.

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IN CALIFORNIA CAN AN EXCUTR OF DECEASED EVICT FMLY MEMBRS FRM A HOME THEY LIVED IN FOR YRS W/DECEASED, EFFECTIVE IN 3-5 DAYS?

Kristin's answer | Answered on April 16, 2015

Power of attorney is irrelevant here. It ceased to be operational when mom/grandmother passed away, and has nothing to do with who has the...

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I was left an inheritance by my deceased grand mother. my aunt was left in charge of the inheritance and has died. Help??

Kristin's answer | Answered on April 14, 2015

You need to be proactive and ask the person dealing with your aunt's estate to locate paperwork relating to your inheritance and/or the trust. ...

Kristin Canfield Derr's Answers (161)

My father wants to pass his only property, his house, while he is still alive in order to avoid after death transferring costs

Do I need to go through probate if value of home is less than reverse mtg. loan amount?

How do I compel a Trustee to turn over Trust tax returns?

Can a estate atty ,help me get the rest of my inheritance in full, my brother has it in his bank acct in his name, no contact

Hi: Do we need a Will and a Living Trust? My husb. and I have one son who we will leave everything to. We presently own 6

No Contest Clause

How to have an executor removed

Deceased Father-in-Law: What rights does a letter allowing release/transfer of body to another relative entitle that person to??

IN CALIFORNIA CAN AN EXCUTR OF DECEASED EVICT FMLY MEMBRS FRM A HOME THEY LIVED IN FOR YRS W/DECEASED, EFFECTIVE IN 3-5 DAYS?

I was left an inheritance by my deceased grand mother. my aunt was left in charge of the inheritance and has died. Help??