Can I leave my home which is the name of my living trust, to my live in man friend, and if so, what are the consquences?

As long as you are the only owner of your home, other than your trust, you may leave it to whomever you want. But make sure you amend the trust to...

It's a confusing area, so I'll try to make it simple. Family Trusts are usually revocable, meaning that the person or persons who set it up can...

Am I legally delinquent for not consulting a lawyer concerning dividing my parents assets. All of their accounts had a trust

No law requires a trustee to hire a lawyer to administer a trust. However, all trustees, whether they are represented by a lawyer or not, are...

Will I be able to have my father's last wishes honored?

Unfinished paperwork has no legal force. However, depending on what your father's last wishes were, you and perhaps other family members may...

The only "professional" will I am familiar with is one prepared by an attorney instead of a DIY from a kit. Any will has to be probated,...

How long do I have to petition my Mom's estate before my brother who is the successor trustee closes the estate and distributes?

You need to consult with an attorney ASAP. There are deadlines in a trust administration, and you need advice about what your next steps are...

Parents passed set up a trust for 2homes owned. I have 70% but my two sisters are keeping the will and any info from me?

Yes - you need to sit down with an estate planning attorney. Many things are unclear from your question: when your mother passed, who has been...

My brother was the Administrator for my mother's estate, but now he has passed

Not automatically. If your mother named a successor administrator in a will, then that person would have priority in taking over from your...

How can I transfer property from a deceased family member? Do I need a lawyer or can I do this with electronic forms?

You need to talk with a estate planning attorney. If your cousin's house was worth more than $150,000 at the time of his/her death, the house...

Grandma passed away in March leaving her 50% share of her property(living trust) to her children and grandsons.

Your uncle would best be served by scheduling an appointment with an estate planning attorney. You could go too, to help your uncle understand the...