Now you know why joint tenancy is one of the worst ways to plan an estate. In addition to the tax and basis issues., you will need the signatures...

What type of trust would be best to put my home in to protect from creditors and to leave to my children in unequal shares?

You need a consult with an experienced trust lawyer who can go over your goals and design a suitable plan to meet your needs. I living trust can...

The other Tenant in Common died. No Will, Heirs are 16 years old. How can I transfer the property?

I agree with Ms. James. Wait until the children are over age 18. Then do probate by affidavit which will put the deceased father's 50% share into...

I'm not sure what you are trying to accomplish with an irrevocable trust, but I think a visit to an experienced estate planning attorney is in...

A number of factors enter into the answer to that question. You should meet with a bankruptcy attorney to review your options.

Debt Relief Agency or Bankruptcy path

Sounds like you need immediate relief. Probably best to file bankruptcy and get your fresh start, but take advantage of a free consult from an...

Just make sure that the lawyer near you whom you use is experienced with living trusts.

If a new attorney takes over the practice, the new attorney sends a letter to the deceased lawyer's clients notifying them of the death and asking...

How to settle past liens from bankruptcies during a refinance?

You need to have the title report closely reviewed by an attorney. Judgment liens are only good for ten years from the date of the judgment in...

It may be worth it to retain your own bankruptcy counsel who can explain the process to you and con wit your questions and hi.tact your wife's...