Can I personally own a vacation rental as TIC with my self-directed IRA?

If you read the rules regarding self-directed IRAs, you'll learn that you cannot do this.... it's like trying to separate drops of water that are...

What exactly is Generation Skipping Transfer tax? What does it mean to a next in line heir?

Mr. Daymude gave a good explanation. To add to it ... the generation skipping transfer tax applies if more than a certain amount is given to...

Is there any reason not to distribute trust assets before deceased fathers probate is opened or closed?

Presumably your father had a will that says something to the effect of "distribute my probate assets to the trustee of my trust to be distributed...

I live in California, my father died 25 years ago I was the executor. My 1/2 brother who was 15 at the time now wants paperwork

If your question is "do I have to produce the paperwork?" or "should I have kept it", the answer is don't worry about it ... your half brother...

I doubt that you will find a lawyer able to practice in Togo Iome on this website. You'll need to contact a lawyer in that country for assistance.

Is my mother's Special Needs Trust for my sister valid, if so, how do I distrubute funds and how much to her?

Without reading the trust it's impossible to say whether the special needs provisions are valid or not. But just because your sibling has not been...

This sounds like a very sad situation. Mr. Johnson makes some very good points. It is possible to have an 18 year old appointed - I actually...

How do we find my father in laws will if he had one

Unfortunately, if you don't know where your father-in-law kept his will, it will be virtually impossible to find. If he had a safe deposit box,...

What to do with remaining assets. Probate ended 12 years ago.

If the order for final distribution contained a clause that says something to the effect of "any after-discovered property shall be distributed to...

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In California, how long does an Irrevocable trust need to be in place to protect my house from creditors if I decalre bankrupcy?

Who established the trust? If you set up the trust and you are also a beneficiary, then it will not protect you against creditors whether you set...