A copy of a Will can be admitted to Probate if the original cannot be found if this involves the estate of somebody who has already died. If the...

Is the new estate law in 2011 going to take 55% of the total 1,050,000 or the the 50,000 that exceeds the 1,000,000?

When the current estate tax repeal ends on December 31st of this year, we will return to previous tax law. The estate taxes are a progressive...

My mother died in may of 2010, and had a living trust, do I need to get the deed change and how ? How do we keep it in trust?

There are several things to be done. If your mother owned the property as the trustee of her trust, then paperwork needs to be filed to clear her...

If a person only has one child and her name is on bank accounts as POD, and there are two homes, is a trust still necessary?

Two other problems with joint tenancy ownership of real estate: 1. All joint tenants have to agree to a refinance or HELOC (home equity line...

If I die, is my spouse responsible for the remaining mortgage on a property I purchased before we were married?

I agree with the previous answer, but you also need to be aware that the mortgage on the property purchase before you are married could be called...

My daughter left my granddaughter with me for a couple of months and has not been back. Can I get custody of my granddaughter?

You should consult with a family lawyer or, possibly, in estate planning lawyer who specializes in guardianship. At the least you should be able to...

Short answer to your question is that your living trust in the United States cannot own a bank account in a foreign country. Additionally, how that...

Revocable Trust and desinheriting spouse

Your instincts are correct. You need to consult with an attorney immediately to get a complete answer as to what your legal rights are in this...

What does my ex get from me if he gets my kids when i am gone?

I agree with the previous answers as well. Creative use of a revocable living trust can go a long way towards preserving your property for your...

If someone who has liens inherits a house, will a sale be forced on the house?

If the house had been into a trust at the death the owner with certain specific features, then IRS tax liens against your sibling might be able to...