I am trying to determine if I can have my mother named a ward of the State or Court. She is 88 years old in frail health.

Wow, it sounds like you're a really loving daughter who is struggling trying to juggle all the balls you have going in the air. I just want to add...

Can I start a trust at no cost?

a Special Needs Trust, most simply put, is set up for the purpose of providing a way for a disabled person to retain their eligibility for public...

Need help for elderly alcoholic mother, poss dementia, no estate planning. Live in CA

In addition to the good suggestions above, I suggest that you find out if there is an Alzheimer's Association or other such organization in your...

Who's social do I use when filing for an EIN?

Use your grandmother's SSN for the EIN application. During the lifetime of a Grantor of a trust, their SSN is used to identify the trust, but on...

if the estate is in probate, your fee as executor is set by California law, and your probate attorney will request the correct fee as part of the...

WHAT IS BETTER TO DO, A WILL OR A LIVING TRUST AND WHY?

As others have mentioned, it does depend on your particular needs. And if you decide on a Living Trust, having a will is still important, as that's...