Your family or friends must go to your local court and have someone appointed your Conservator. Again, this judge probably does not know you … [Read more...] about How will my bills get paid?
If I have no chance of recovery, will I be kept on life support?
Unless you have planned properly, you probably will be kept on life support. In most states, you will be kept on life support unless there … [Read more...] about If I have no chance of recovery, will I be kept on life support?
Who will decide medical treatment issues?
Depending on the state, if your family members agree, they can make that decision. However, if family members disagree, you could be back … [Read more...] about Who will decide medical treatment issues?
Who will decide where I live?
A local judge would have to appoint a Guardian who would make that decision. Of course, the judge may not choose the same person you would … [Read more...] about Who will decide where I live?
What do I do about Social Security?
Social Security will continue to send out benefit checks until they are notified of an individual’s death. The executor/spouse/trustee … [Read more...] about What do I do about Social Security?
How do I transfer the car(s) into my name?
If you are a relative of the deceased, this is simple in most states. To transfer the title of vehicles owned by the deceased, simply take … [Read more...] about How do I transfer the car(s) into my name?
Can I pick and choose what assets go into the “B” trust?
The answer depends upon the language of the trust document. Certain trusts include “pick and choose” language that allows trustees to … [Read more...] about Can I pick and choose what assets go into the “B” trust?
I thought that a living trust avoids probate and attorney fees. Why do I have to pay more fees?
While having a living trust can significantly reduce costs compared to probate, there is still a considerable amount of work to be done in … [Read more...] about I thought that a living trust avoids probate and attorney fees. Why do I have to pay more fees?
Does the Trust Administration process take a long time?
To summarize the process, trust administration can be broken into five basic steps: Inventory assets Determine estate tax … [Read more...] about Does the Trust Administration process take a long time?
