Hello, With an UTMA, the assets are distributed at a specific age [18 or 22] -- depends on plan. With a trust you can control how the assets...

Language of the POA - I need help explaining this to me.

Hello, This is a forum to provide general advice. It appears that your are requesting assistance specific to your matter and it is recommended...

Can medicaid make a claim against an estate if the estate has been closed?

Hello, Generally, Medicaid makes claims against any assets of the deceased who received benefits. Each states administers Medicaid...

What are our options when a trust does not specifically direct the distribution of the assets

Hello, Your Mom needs to transfer title of the house from the trust to herself and to you and cousins and siblings if the house was also left to...

Am I still in titled to a copy of a trust even if my mother is still living?

Hello, While your Mom is alive, her trust is private. If you are a beneficiary, when she passes you can get a copy. If your Mom did not have...

Who pays the executor's attorney?

Hello, The probate code would determine priority of payment and amount of payment for the executor and attorney. It is recommended that you...

When does a trust become irrevocable?

Hello, The trust became irrevocable upon his passing and is an administrative trust to wind down his affairs. If your parents' trust set up the...

“My sister has POA for my incapacitated mother. Does my father have NO say so about med or financial decisions? joint property?

Hello, Generally POAs are for control over finances for the benefit of the person who gave the agent the authority to act on their behalf. The...

Hello, It is recommended that you consult and consider retaining a Florida attorney to assist you with the guardianship. You are out of state...

Will my ex have claim to my inheritance as child support 5 years after divorce?

Hello, Inheritances are separate property and only become community property if commingled with a spouse's assets.