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 Can Trust Make Monthly Distributions to Beneficiary?
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By Harry Margolis
In Revocable Trusts
Posted November 29, 2023

Can Trust Make Monthly Distributions to Beneficiary?

Question: I just finished reading your book “The Baby Boomers Guide to Trusts,” and the information is very good. I am the trustee of a revocable living trust and would like to set up [...]

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 Can My Agent Under My Durable Power of Attorney Resign as Trustee on My Behalf?
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By Harry Margolis
In Durable Powers of Attorney, Revocable Trusts
Posted November 22, 2023

Can My Agent Under My Durable Power of Attorney Resign as Trustee on My Behalf?

Question: This question is about an issue that seems to be rarely discussed. In my state, one of the standard powers of an agent under a durable power of attorney is to “resign any fiduciary [...]

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 How Can an “Elder Orphan” Plan for the Future?
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By Harry Margolis
In Durable Powers of Attorney, Health Care Directives, Revocable Trusts
Posted November 17, 2023

How Can an “Elder Orphan” Plan for the Future?

Question: I have no immediate family nor close friends. I do have some distant cousins and a biological son who was adopted at birth. I’m having a hard time knowing how to start planning [...]

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 Will House be Exempt from Medicaid Estate Recovery Due to Child’s Disability?
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By Harry Margolis
In Real Estate, Special Needs Planning
Posted November 15, 2023

Will House be Exempt from Medicaid Estate Recovery Due to Child’s Disability?

Question: I live in a house that is in joint names with my father and that carries a mortgage. My name is also on the deed but I was ruled to be permanently disabled back in 2003. Will my house [...]

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 What are the Capital Gains Consequences if I Put My House in an Irrevocable Trust?
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By Harry Margolis
In Irrevocable Trusts, Long-Term Care Planning
Posted November 14, 2023

What are the Capital Gains Consequences if I Put My House in an Irrevocable Trust?

Question: What are the Capital Gains Consequences if I Put My House in an Irrevocable Trust? I live in Illinois and am 66 years old and a widow. Many years ago, an estate planning lawyer [...]

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 How Much is the Tax on the Capital Gain on the Sale of House?
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By Harry Margolis
In Real Estate, Revocable Trusts
Posted November 8, 2023

How Much is the Tax on the Capital Gain on the Sale of House?

Question: I created a living revocable trust and sold a house that was in the trust. The purchase price was $115,000 and we made improvements which cost $7,800, which brings the cost basis to [...]

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 Can Child’s SSI Benefits be Placed in an ABLE Account?
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By Harry Margolis
In Special Needs Planning
Posted November 1, 2023

Can Child’s SSI Benefits be Placed in an ABLE Account?

Question: Can some or all of an infant’s SSI benefits be directly deposited into the infant’s ABLE account? Would Medicaid disregard those resources in determining eligibility in Virginia? [...]

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