Many, if not most trusts go on after the trustors pass away. For example, it is not unusual for the terms of a trust to specify that the successor...

You are smart to think about this. Your husband needs to avoid being classified as a "caregiver" and just about the simplest way to do it is to...

Will vs pod/tod?

The Will does not effect the beneficiary designation on the annuity and IRA. If the checking and savings accounts were TOD (transfer on death) or...

If your brother dies intestate and you have a durable power of attorney, can you sell his car and close his bank account?

Hmmm... I have to assume a few things. First, let's assume that your sister-in-law's brother did not have a will, otherwise his estate would...

What documents does my mother have to fill out to take my dad's name off the property title so she can put it in a living trust?

If the property was held as Joint Tenancy, she needs to file an Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, which confirms that your father has died, and...

The name and date of the original trust remain the same with the Restatement. You can shred the old original trust after the Restatement is...

Vested as Joint Tenants

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! But after 11 years, what's the rush? Just kidding! The term "Joint Tenants" means "right of...

It's always best to have documents like that notarized, especially a "listing" that indicates who your beneficiaries are and what they...

We misplaced the trust on the house owned by deceased mother in law how can we get a copy?

I agree with the other lawyers that answered this question. One other thought... if your mother-in-law had a brokerage account and transferred...

Investments in a revoked family trust stuck in limbo.

As another lawyer stated, you might want to post your question in the family law section. However, if you are still in the divorce there are...