You question is not clear. How was your dads trust funded? Was that done during his life? Did you give notice of the trust when your dad...

Is there federal gift tax on transfers between legally married gay couples?

Unfortunately the current state of the law does not favor your contemplated transfer. While I can appreciate the reasoning for creating the joint...

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If there is currently no will in place, does my father's ex wife have any rights? I am executor and power of attorney.

I echo Ms. Forrest's comments. If the divorce is final, unless there is something in the decree of divorce binding his estate if he dies, then...

One purpose of a trust is to reduce the money in your estate for tax purposes

As Mr. Pippen points out, your question isnt clear. Do you mean revocable trust? Irrev. Trust? A revocable trust offers no tax benefits and no...

If my father died without a will and had no assets but 2 bank accts in his and my name do we need to go through probate?

Based on your facts, probate should not be necessary. http://www.charlestoncounty.org/probate/ProbateForms/pdf/420PC.pdf The life insurance is...

I am sorry for being so blunt, but the way you respond is getting an attorney. I applaud you for trying to do this on your own and getting the...

On what basis is the partition being sought? Was this through a trust? If the sisters are doing it, they may be challenging the trust or the...

Do i have to go through probate to get rights to my deceased parents home,

If the house was not titled with you in joint tenancy then yes. Im assuming your mother is also deceased and you have no siblings. In which case,...

I am a beneficiary of my fathers trust which has property in it, am I allowed on that property even though my sister lives there

Never employ self help it will only get you in trouble. As a beneficiary, you do not have a right to enter or take any trust property. As...

What is the best way to start a land trust for a few properties? What is best, an LLC? What is the most private?

Depends on who you talk to, but the LLC works well. The key is what are your goals. If you are looking for asset protection you need to remember...