Can I make charitable gifts on my mothers behalf, without it stated in her trust with terms?

Absolutely not - those gifts would not be deductions on your mother's income tax or estate tax returns; they would be gifts from you. If your...

An executor has no power to do anything until the person has died and the nomination of the executor has been confirmed by the probate court...

The Accounting of a trust.

If your brother has refused to provide an accounting and has failed to provide you with a copy of the complete trust after you have requested this...

I am a Beneficiary of a dynasty trust what are my rights?

Without reviewing the trust, I can only provide general information. But as a general matter the trustee does not need anyone's consent to sell...

How to deposite large amount of cash to the bank

I agree with Mr. Madden. Your grandfather needs to speak with a knowledgeable estate planning lawyer. If he gives you more than $13,000 per year,...

My husband has changed his will and has taken me out of the will. if anything happens to him am i still entitled to anything if

That depends on a number of factors, including the laws of Maryland. You definitely need to talk to a knowledgeable estate planning lawyer (not...

Lawyer for the Estate explaining Wishes

Tell him to pound sand! In other words, he has no right to change your father's will - if he screwed up, that's his problem. As a lawyer, he...

Is an individual who was raised by a guardian entitled to any inheritance of the guardian?

I'm sorry about your aunt's death. Based on the facts you describe, you would not be entitled to an inheritance if she has a child. The only way...

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My step father passed away

I'm sorry about your stepfather's death. In most cases a joint account automatically passes to the surviving joint owner and no one else can...

What are the rules on both parties for power of attorney

You always have the right to decline - but you should make sure that the person who wants to give you his/her power of attorney KNOWS that you...