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Expert	Average Ratings	Expertise
Mark Galloway U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.00 Clarity of Response 9.90 Politeness 10.00 Response Time(hr) 29.0 --Last 90 Days(hr) 18.0 Total Questions 65	Areas of law where I can give general answers 1) Basic design, creation, and administration of estate plans. (Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Medical Releases, Probate Avoidance, Estate Tax Sheltering) 2) Asset Protection (using Trusts, Company Structures, and offshore planning) 3) Special Needs Planning (Planning for people with special needs - Typically this involves needs based government benefits.) 4) Medicaid Qualification 5) Veteran’s Pension Benefits qualification (Sometimes referred to as Aid & Attendance benefits) 6) Wealth Transfers that get into other areas of law (i.e. Bankruptcy - There was a bankruptcy question where one family wanted to know how they could give money to a family in bankruptcy. Your bankruptcy expert correctly stated bankruptcy law but could give no solution. I would have given a potential solution through the use of a specially drafted irrevocable trust.) 7) Multigenerational Planning (Most estate planning exhausts the estate within three generations. There are some very special considerations and complex planning to be done if the wealth is to benefit many generations.) 8) Charitable Planning (using charitable trusts) 9) Business Planning a. Exit Planning (this also includes valuation) b. Continuity Planning c. Cross Purchase and Buy-Sell Agreements I can specifically .....
Janet Brewer Law Offices U.S. On Vacation returns 02/24/2012 View Profile View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.94 Clarity of Response 9.94 Politeness 10.00 Response Time(hr) 7.6 --Last 90 Days(hr) 11.9 Total Questions 85	BE CAREFUL about taking legal advice from non-lawyers. I am a licensed attorney in California. I am available to answer questions about probating estates, preparing wills and trusts, administering estates and trusts, forming family limited partnerships and limited liability companies, and establishing a wide variety of estate and gift tax-sensitive trusts (charitable trusts, children's trusts, irrevocable life insurance trusts, etc.). I can also answer questions regarding the preparation of estate tax returns (Form 706) in taxable estates. Please note that I do *not* prepare trust income tax returns and cannot provide you with any information about that type of return. Please note: I am only able to practice law in the State of California. I cannot answer specific questions about other states' laws; I can only provide some "general" information that may or may not apply to your situation.

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Mark Galloway

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Areas of law where I can give general answers 1) Basic design, creation, and administration of estate plans. (Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Medical Releases, Probate Avoidance, Estate Tax Sheltering) 2) Asset Protection (using Trusts, Company Structures, and offshore planning) 3) Special Needs Planning (Planning for people with special needs - Typically this involves needs based government benefits.) 4) Medicaid Qualification 5) Veteran’s Pension Benefits qualification (Sometimes referred to as Aid & Attendance benefits) 6) Wealth Transfers that get into other areas of law (i.e. Bankruptcy - There was a bankruptcy question where one family wanted to know how they could give money to a family in bankruptcy. Your bankruptcy expert correctly stated bankruptcy law but could give no solution. I would have given a potential solution through the use of a specially drafted irrevocable trust.) 7) Multigenerational Planning (Most estate planning exhausts the estate within three generations. There are some very special considerations and complex planning to be done if the wealth is to benefit many generations.) 8) Charitable Planning (using charitable trusts) 9) Business Planning a. Exit Planning (this also includes valuation) b. Continuity Planning c. Cross Purchase and Buy-Sell Agreements I can specifically .....

Janet Brewer Law Offices

U.S.

On Vacation
returns 02/24/2012

BE CAREFUL about taking legal advice from non-lawyers.

I am a licensed attorney in California. I am available to answer questions about probating estates, preparing wills and trusts, administering estates and trusts, forming family limited partnerships and limited liability companies, and establishing a wide variety of estate and gift tax-sensitive trusts (charitable trusts, children's trusts, irrevocable life insurance trusts, etc.).

I can also answer questions regarding the preparation of estate tax returns (Form 706) in taxable estates. Please note that I do not prepare trust income tax returns and cannot provide you with any information about that type of return.

Please note: I am only able to practice law in the State of California. I cannot answer specific questions about other states' laws; I can only provide some "general" information that may or may not apply to your situation.

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Recent Answers

2012-01-25 Medicad:

Unfortunately the answer is, "It depends." There are many things that I would want to know if you were in my office seeking help. I'd want to know if you were married. If so, where does your spouse

2012-01-19 Intestate - Estate Administrator:

You are most welcome. Nationwide the average time to close probate is 18 months. It can be frustrating. For instance, if you wish to sell the properties then they will have to be valued and the Court

2012-01-18 Intestate - Estate Administrator:

First let me say that I am sorry for your loss. While I am only licensed to practice in KS and can not advise you on NY law specifically, I believe that I may still be of some assistance. Typically

2011-11-20 trust vs will:

Thanks for your question. I can give you a "short" answer to your question, but for a longer answer, I suggest you google "trust vs. will". One of the advantages of a living trust (aka a "revocable"