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November 19, 2009

Wills vs. Trusts

Dear Len & Rosie: I'm confused about the difference between wills and trusts for purposes of avoiding probate. Help!

posted by Len Tillem at 2:11pm | link

November 13, 2009

Should My Mom's House Be in Her Living Trust?

Dear Len & Rosie: My mom has a living trust, but her house is not included in it. When my husband and I set up our own trust, our lawyer advised us to include our house. Who's right?

posted by Len Tillem at 11:40am | link

November 05, 2009

My Husband Died Before Our Divorce Was Final

His divorce lawyer is now his executor, and I'm afraid my children and I will be cheated. What can I do?

posted by Len Tillem at 5:45pm | link

October 29, 2009

My Sister's Going to Make Trouble

I've been my mother's caregiver for the last 14 years, and she wants to leave everything to me. My sister, who lives out of state and rarely visits, is likely to object. What can we do now to prevent problems later?

posted by Len Tillem at 3:56pm | link

October 22, 2009

Does My Brother's Biological Daughter Inherit?

My late brother and his ex split up in his daughter's infancy 30 years ago. His ex's second husband adopted the child. Does my brother's estate owe her anything?

posted by Len Tillem at 4:25pm | link

October 21, 2009

No Love Lost

Dear Len & Rosie: My late son's widow is an awful woman. If I want to ensure that she doesn't get any of my estate, do I need to change the will I made before my son passed away?

posted by Len Tillem at 5:42pm | link

October 08, 2009

Father's Will Leaves Children Out

Dear Len & Rosie: My father always said we'd inherit his money, but when he died everything went to his widow, our stepmother, who has Alzheimer's. We're not mentioned in her will. What can we do?

posted by Len Tillem at 12:28pm | link

October 01, 2009

A Hard Lesson Learned

Or, the letter Len & Rosie plan to show everyone who wants to put their child's name on the deed to their home.

posted by Len Tillem at 1:21pm | link

September 24, 2009

Mom Wants to Put the House in My Name

I think this is a really bad idea. Who's right?

posted by Len Tillem at 2:15pm | link

September 10, 2009

Living Trust: What to Do

Contrary to popular belief, the existence of a living trust does not mean there's nothing do be done when the person with the trust dies.