Is life insurance money subject to creditors?

I'm sorry to hear about your mother and her care should be the main focus of your life at this point- as I'm sure it is. Proceeds of life insurance...

Dad wanting to add me (& possibly my spouse) to home title as Joint Tenants. What are the Problems/pitfalls?

There are a number of factors to consider when taking title to real estate. One of the most significant is that it is a recorded asset of both you...

The other responders have it right- if the account is held as a convenience without the intent to make a gift, the the prior transfer to your name...

What is the best way to gift to children without incurring any taxes?

Under the tax act just signed the gift tax does not begin until $10,000,000 for 2 parents. The disadvantage is that you get the carry-over basis...

What is if I have several properties, some in my name only and some jointly with my husband. I have a grown-up daughter

What if you both die simultaneously? What if you die before your husband? It is important to have an estate plan to avoid probate regardless of...

Concerned about estate tax

The estate tax issue will be resolved either by the end of the year or in the next congress. Nobody wants it to go to a $1 million exclusion and...

My father left some money for me after he passed away in the US or in Canada but i dont know where and how to get it.

When you say "left some money" that implies there is an instrument of some kind that gives you the right to the assets. There are asset finders...

My husbands sister passed away, he is the closest surviving relative. Who are the heirs?

No. As the other attorney correctly responded, the money is your husband's separate property. He can certainly transmute (give to the community)...

Estate is over 100.000 what form do i file with the court

Unfortunately you will have to file a petition for probate (intestacy if no Will). The insurance company will request "Letters of Administration"...

How to protect my mom's portion of her only asset from my dad's gambling debt.

With no further facts than what you have presented it sounds like your lawyer is correct (it is Community, not Communal). However, a great deal of...