Paying for elderly care.

Hello, It is recommended that your friend consult with a local attorney who specializes in elder law to review her parent's case and explore...

If Medicaid has a lien on a house willed to me can my uncle take the house?

Hello, To clarify, your grandfather passed and in his Will, left his home to you. Your uncle is trying to sell the home and a nursing home has...

My irrevocable trust. Which i am trustee and benificiary does not specify the assets in there, but in the tax returns it does.

Hello, The trust has a schedule that lists its assets.

Are there any good laywers in San Francisco who will help advise a client about how to go after someone who is doing financial

Hello, Please note you can contact the SF Bar Association or look on the internet for NAELA for attorney referrals.

Hello, I attached a link from the state of CA that explains how to file a small estate affidavit. If you need further assistance it is...

Hello, You would need to apply for Medicaid in CO.

I wanted to find out if I have any claims to my late stepmother's estate.

Hello, If you are a beneficiary of her Will yes. If she died intestate -- without a Will -- then it depends on the intestacy laws of CA. I...

Is there such a thing as a living, irrevocable trust that avoids estate taxes?

Hello, Irrevocable trusts remove assets from your estate thereby reducing the size of your taxable estate. Consulting with an estate planning...

Which trust instruments can be used to avoid probate?

Hello, A trust can avoid probate and having an estate planning attorney assist your with an estate plan. AVVO or your local county bar...

What is your recommendation when it comes to getting everything in order in the event of my death?

Hello, It is highly recommended that you consult with a local estate planning attorney to assist you with your estate planning. AVVO or your...