Paul PremackMar 11, 2010How can my mother get back the money my stepfather put into a revocable trust?Dear Mr. Premack: I’m writing regarding a trust that was between my mother and stepfather. My stepfather put all his assets as well as...
Paul PremackMar 5, 2010Spouses Should Make Separate WillsDear Mr. Premack: My father and mother passed in 2007 and left a will recorded at courthouse. The house is willed to my youngest brother....
Paul PremackMar 5, 2010Regularly Update Your Estate Plan to Fill GapsDear Mr. Premack: I have a living trust and a Will with two co-executors, who are also co-trustees of the trust. Upon my death, the Will...
Paul PremackFeb 26, 2010When does my power of attorney expire?Dear Mr. Premack: I signed a general power of attorney six years ago. I want to know if it will ever expire. Thank you. — BA To know if...
Paul PremackFeb 19, 2010Sons Accidentally Create a Constructive Trust With Mom’s MoneyThe money still belonged to mother (in what might be called a “constructive trust”). In that case, there was no gift when the money was move
Paul PremackFeb 19, 2010When does a widow get a full step-up in basis?Step up in basis for inherited property
Paul PremackFeb 12, 2010Can an illegitimate child, left out of their father’s will, inherit?Can an illegitimate child, left out of their father’s will, inherit?
Paul PremackFeb 12, 2010Mental Capacity Will Determine Validity of Testamentary ChoicesMental Capacity Will Determine Validity of Testamentary Choices
Paul PremackFeb 5, 2010Multiple Unrecorded Deeds is a Poor Planning ChoiceMultiple Unrecorded Deeds is a Poor Planning Choice
Paul PremackJan 22, 2010Don’t Wait to ProbateDear Mr. Premack: My husband’s estate was valued less than $35,000 including his interest in the family homestead. There were no debts...
Paul PremackJan 15, 2010Disgruntled Children Want to Contest Father’s WillDear Mr. Premack: My mother and her husband (my stepfather) both made Wills leaving all their assets to each other, and then at the...