What should I be cautious about when designating a trust as my beneficiary?

As Mr. Fromm states, there are serious tax considerations to all of this that are beyond the scope of this general guidance forum. A Trust may...

If I had a living trust created in Alaska and have since moved to Colorado-Is the Trust still valid and do I have to refile it i

Indeed, it will be honored in Colorado but may be governed under Alaskan law if that is set out in the Trust. It sounds to me like it is time to...

You also don't say how old the children are and that may matter. You have mention "his child's mother" and then "the kids mothers" so how many...

You cannot deal in self-serving while acting as a fiduciary. If your Mom has dementia to the extent she cannot manage her affairs and has you, it...

Am I legally liable as a Successor Trustee if the Trustee is incapacitated but I have not filled out New Trustee's Certificate?

I think I have answered your other posts. I said then and will again that in America you are not personally responsible for your parent's debt,...

My niece's child was put into the custody of a 82 yr old grandmother

Ms. Heckler gives articulate and typically excellent advice. If you are near her, you should contact her for help. Or, use the AVVO.com web...

I am a legal guardian & representative payee for my disabled son.

As a beneficiary, your Son is entitled to a copy of the Trust and it will say how the money is to be used. You don't say what benefits your son...

My dad died and left a new car behind, my niece said that he signed a piece of paper leaving it to her, is this legal.

Your Dad may or may not have signed something leaving the car to the niece but if is a new car, guaranteed there is a lienholder who has title...

My farther died he refinace the house what step do i have to make with probate court?

Much of this depends on how title was held to the house. If it had a survivorship right, it would go to Mom and not be subject to the claims of...

How does a person get guardianship of a younger sibling who is disabled?

As a 16 year old, this is a tough road for you. Someone needs to stand up for him and that you are willing to try speaks volumes about your...