My parents put their money into a trust that I am the beneficiary of when they die. Question:

This is not an issue as you are their only daughter with that name. The identification is clear who they were referring to.

While a trust is revocable, it is considered a grantor trust and the settlor reports the income on their own personal tax return. When a person...

Aunt passed away, am in will but her friend in charge is not giving the family a copy. Just telling us what was in it. Advice?

I agree with Mr. Majors. I would add that my gut tells me the friend has a Will favoring the friend and is reluctant to produce it for that...

The issue you have is what your father's estate plan provided when he died. If everything went to your step-mother, she could then turn around and...

Can I use my grandfather's will to claim property held by the Army?

The State Probate Court has no jurisdiction over the Army to order them to do anything. You should contact the effect bureau and ask them if you...

Does a child inherit home?

In addition to Ms. James comment, you have to look at title to the property because that will control. If it was held as community property,...

Release of trust assets

Unfortunately, my colleagues are correct. There is no magic number. The answer also depends on how large the trust is. If the amount is a lot,...

What is my liability when signing over a home to a family trust?

I agree with Mr. Zelinger. In addition, it is unclear how the mortgage got on title, when or by whom.

Hi I live in North Carolina and I need to draft a motion to have an executor removed. I cant find a sample form to file.

Your facts indicate that its time to hire a lawyer and help you out. You have already waited a year and still have not addressed what she did...

Its not clear, but it does not sound like either will is valid. Either needs to be witnessed by two independent witnesses or all in the testators...