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What happens when the testamentary trust beneficiary predeceases the testator?

The problem herein is that if this is a will, simply citing to a trust doesn't make this a trust or create a trust. Let's assume this is a will and the trust language is wrong. If this is a will,

MD, Member, California Bar answered 3 days ago

If I found lots ($150K) of gold and silver in the house of a deceased person, should I put that cash into the estate and what would happen if I don't?

Although more details would be helpful here, you have said enough for me to explain that an attorney can never advise you to knowingly with hold money that is not yours from the rightful owner, even s

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar answered 4 days ago

If I have a house that is paid for and want to leave it to my 4 adult children, how can I do this without a Will?

What you are attempting to do is to try and estate plan which is a great idea for everyone.  But you should really talk with some one in person about the best way to do that both legally and for

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar answered 4 days ago

What to do if I am the named beneficiary on my deceased boyfriend's life insurance policy?

I am so sorry for your loss.  If there is a named beneficiary on a life insurance policy then the policy is said to pass "outside the estate," meaning that it goes directly to the person named. &

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar answered 4 days ago

How do we create a life estate?

You are attempting to do some estate planning, which is admirable and always a great idea. But the way that you have phrased the question leaves me thinking that you may not fully understand how a lif

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar answered 4 days ago

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