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Is there any way legally an inheritance can either be paid to other family or children to create a 3rd party SNT?
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Answered on May 05, 2018
An attorney would need to review the terms of the will or trust which created the inheritance. In some cases, the document either provides for a...
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Is there anything I can do legally to receive pay for taking care of my elderly mother?
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Answered on May 04, 2018
This is very confusing. I cannot understand on what basis a conservatorship would have been established in Georgia if your mother resides in...
I heard that a trust can last as long as 20 years is that true?
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Answered on May 04, 2018
The trustee does not have the power to keep trust assets in trust indefinitely, UNLESS the trust specifically requires the trustee to do that. The...
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How do I obtain the probate information from the family of my deceased significant other.?
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Answered on May 03, 2018
You can check with your probate court to see whether a probate was filed, and whether that has been completed. If there’s no probate, or it has...
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I’m being served by my ex-lawyers. i haven’t been served papers yet. How can I avoid being served until it’s time for court?
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Answered on May 03, 2018
I’m not clear what would be served on you. If what has happened is that multiple lawyers have petitioned the court to be released as your attorney,...
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Do I have to change the name of the trustee on real property after the death of the original trustee?
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Answered on May 03, 2018
You will need to file an Affidavit if Change of Trustee to be able to do anything with the property. In many cases, you’ll need that proof of your...
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If the trust and successor trustee are in different states, any problem with using the successor trustee's address for trust?
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Answered on May 02, 2018
California will tax an on-going trust that is considered based in California. If Hawaii has lower tax rates or doesn’t have income tax, the...
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What would my liability be as a rental co-signer?
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Answered on May 02, 2018
You would be liable for the full lease payment if they didn't pay. So if they signed a one-year lease, you could potentially be liable for a year...
Is there a procedural method which will remove a brother & sister who are successor co-trustees?
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Answered on April 30, 2018
You will need to file a petition to demand accounting and to remove them as trustees. The “procedural” method would be for them to voluntarily...
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What title to use when purchasing a home using separate funds and community funds?
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Answered on April 30, 2018
I strongly recommend you have an attorney draw up an agreement memorializing the separate property contribution. How you take title depends on what...
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