Do you recommend making a Retirement Trust the beneficiary of my IRA? What is a Retirement Trust?

The Secure Act, passed into law last December substantially changed the IRA distribution rules. I suggest that you talk to an attorney or CPA who...

Ethics?

I'm a little unclear as to who is filing bankruptcy - you, your girlfriend or both. But it doesn't matter because what your girl friend did was a...

Do we have an immigration or Tax/Estate planing dilemma?

See an estate planning attorney. Need more facts than what you presented to give a more complete answer.

Do I need to hire a lawyer to prove that I am not incapacitated? Why shouldn't the onus be on those responsible for my capture.

I urge you to retain an attorney who specializes in conservatorships to represent and guide you in this process. And get a neurologist to evaluate...

I strongly urge you to meet with an estate planning attorney who can explain your options to you. There could be some adverse tax consequences to...

You might be able to file a "lis pendens" in the recorder of deeds office. That is not something I do so I may be wrong. I strongly urge you to...

How do I handle the estate of a parent who has passed away?

Hire a probate attorney to assist you. You can find one on AVVO.com. If there is a will or a living trust, take it to the attorney. If there...

Without reviewing the documents, I would say Yes, the successor trustees/ executors of your mother's living trust/ will can put the house up for...

I suggest that you contact a probate attorney in the county in which your son died. The attorney can then hire a private investigator to help...

What ever state you are signing in will work. If you are here in California, by all means use a California notary.