The extent of the asset protection depends on the nature of the trust, but tread carefully here. If the grantor is putting property into a trust...

No, not without specific court authority to do so. The conservator can seek "substituted judgment" powers in order to make a change to the...

My brother placed his half of a shared asset in a revocable trust. There may be a factual error in its recording. What impact?

There may be difficulties down the road if record title does is not accurate. Those, however, can be fixed by recording an appropriate document. ...

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My husbands grandmother just died and she did not leave a will his mom and one aunt live in her house.

You should consult with an experienced estate litigation attorney near you to get a better understanding of your rights. Depending on your blood...

I am not admitted to practice in Washington, but in general, if an asset is jointly titled (titled in more than one name) at a person's death, the...

What does this docket entry mean?

Yes, you have been served as of 6/22. The clock is presumably ticking on your response. Since this involves a litigation matter, you would be...

Can I be forced to pay for a sing agreement made a year ago?

Yes, you can be held to your agreement to fix the floor. You caused the damage, even if it was an accident. If you think the repair work can be...

Where should my HEMS be paid out from? from the cash gift I received or from the trust funds?

You should consult with an experienced trusts and estates attorney for guidance. The clause in the trust gives the trustee broad discretion, but...

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Is a lost Will grounds for a valid contest on the estate?

Attorney James is correct, there is a presumption that the "lost" will has been revoked, but that presumption can be overcome. You should consult...

Selling my property owned within a Land Trust and buyer wants to take over the Trust... will the property be reassessed?

Real property taxes are reassessed whenever there is a change in ownership of the property. For entities, this typically means a change of 51%...