Wills/Estate Planning

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2012-05-18 Trusts & Estates Law - probate:

I'm very sorry about your husband's death.  I believe the information you need is contained in section 13601 of the California Probate Code:    http://law.onecle.com/california/probate/13601.html    As

2012-05-11 Trusts & Estates Law - Heggstad Petition:

I'm sorry about your mother's death.  Based on what you've said, a Heggstad petition might work.  Whether it will work or not depends on the county ... some judges are much more inclined to interpret a

2012-05-11 Trusts & Estates Law - Who should pay this bill ?:

Thank you for your question.      First, I'm going to suggest something you didn't ask about.  Someone (one of the nieces or nephews) should try to negotiate with the hospital to see if they will reduce

2012-05-10 Trusts & Estates Law - Trust Info:

Hi Leroy,    There really is no way to protect the assets but still have access to them via a trust.  May I ask what makes you so concerned?    There are a list of exempt assets in every state that can't

2012-04-30 Trusts & Estates Law - Protecting IRA assets:

Hi Herb,    You are correct the norm is that IRA assets become fully taxable when placed in trust.  However I can show you how to create a trust that qualifies under the Internal Revenue Code to continue