Estate Law Author

Caroline Foster

Caroline Foster is an experienced estate law attorney with a focus on estate planning and trust administration. She has helped numerous clients navigate complex estate planning issues and has a deep understanding of tax implications.

Credentials

J.D., Harvard University, LL.M. in Taxation

10+ yearsEstate PlanningTrust Administration

Articles by Caroline Foster

What Makes a Trust a Grantor Trust?What Are the Pros and Cons of an Irrevocable Trust?Can You Put an Annuity in a Trust?Can You Convert an Inherited IRA to a Roth?Does Inheritance Affect SNAP Benefits?How Long Can a House Stay in a Trust After Death?What Does Devisees Mean in the Context of a Will?How to Legally Disown a Family Member What Happens to a Bank Account After Death Without a Will in CA?Is an Online Will a Legally Binding Document?What Does Issue Per Stirpes Mean in Estate Planning?Can You Create a Trust in Another State?Does Social Security Report Death to Credit Bureaus?Can You Legally Be Buried at Sea in the U.S.?What Assets Are Exempt From Medicaid Estate Recovery Rights?What Is a Disclaimer Trust and When Should You Use One?Can Medicaid Take Money From a Joint Account?Can My Lawyer Draft My Will and Also Be the Executor?How to Find Out If Someone Is Dead or Alive How Long Does It Take to Get a Short Certificate in NJ?Girlfriend Rights When Boyfriend Dies: What You Need to Know If a Child Is Left Out of a Will, Can They Contest It?Who Keeps the Original Copy of a Will?Is a Spouse Automatically a Beneficiary?Do You Have to Pay Capital Gains on a House You Inherit?What to Do When a Spouse Dies: Checklist Can You Put Cryptocurrency in a Trust?What Is a Conduit Trust and How Does It Work?What to Do if a Beneficiary Refuses to Give Their Social Security Number Do I Need a New Trust If I Move to Another State?