If a beneficiary of a special needs trust is incarcerated can the money be used for inmate packages or put on his books?

The language of the trust document controls what you can do. If your grandson is on any kind of public assistance you need to be careful not to run...

Can a trustee of a living trust be held personally liable for a trust debt?

It sounds as if you are discussing active co-trustees. If so they both can be charged or sued. This highlights a danger of being a casual trustee.

What can I except if I am a beneficiary and my brother is my trustee? Does he give me a allowance every month ?

Having been in this business for 30 years and having dealt with family situations of the sort you're describing many times your question is...

If property taxes are paid by someone who doesn't own the property do they automatically become owners of that property?

I think the answer in most cases will be no. Your question falls into the area of law called adverse possession. Under the facts the way you've...

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Mom died in intestate in California, she has a patent. How can I sell it?

The proper procedure will depend on the value of your mother's assets including the patent. In California if the decedent died having personal...

Would I have to pay taxes on a retirement trust fund my mom left me when she passed away? It was 07 and 08?

You should have received a 1099 form from the payer. If the retirement fund that was paid out was a 401(k) or IRA that was tax-deferred you will...

Is there such thing as Next Of Kin?

There most certainly is such a thing as next of kin. In fact the degrees of relationship are codified in state law. You will find it in the table...

Three of us own a lot on the island of Hawaii in Hawaii. One of the owners is now deceased and the heirs have decided to give

Depending on the value of the property this may involve a probate proceeding in Hawaii. The co-owners may need to consult with a probate attorney...

Can a Small Estate Affidavit be filed in any court? Or does it have to filed in the city or county where the deceased resided?

Small estate affidavits do not get filed with the court, they are prepared by an attorney or perhaps by the financial institution, signed by the...

How can I get information about a will when it doesn't seem to be in public record?

I would suggest that you contact the named executor of the estate And advise him of probate code section 8200. This code section requires someone...

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