Estate Law Author

Evelyn Marie Torres

Evelyn Marie Torres is a renowned estate law attorney with a specialty in special needs planning and elder law. She has helped countless families navigate the complex legal landscape surrounding estate planning, special needs trusts, and elder care. Evelyn is committed to providing compassionate and expert guidance to her clients, ensuring their loved ones are protected and their wishes are respected.

Credentials

J.D., New York University School of Law, LL.M. in Estate Planning

15+ yearsSpecial Needs PlanningElder Law

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Articles by Evelyn Marie Torres

How to Do a Living Trust: Steps, Funding, and CostsHow to Make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)Are Donor-Advised Funds Tax Deductible? Rules & LimitsWhat Does POA Stand For? Power of Attorney ExplainedHow Much Does a Trust Cost to Set Up and Maintain?Where to Get a Will Notarized: Locations and CostsHow Does a Revocable Trust Work? Control, Tax & CostsWhen to Make a Will: Life Events That Require OneHow Do You Revoke a Revocable Trust: Steps to FollowWhat Happens to Your 401(k) When You Die: Rules & TaxesWhat Assets Do Not Get a Step-Up in Basis at Death?What Does an Estate Lawyer Do After Death: Probate and TaxesWhat Happens to Down Syndrome Adults When Their Parents Die?Can Retirement Accounts Be Put in a Trust?Can a House Stay in a Deceased Person's Name?IRS Estate Appraisal Requirements for Tax PurposesWho Is the Grantor of a Trust and What Is Their Role?Can a Minor Inherit an IRA? Rules You Need to KnowNursing Home Refund After Death: How to Claim and What to KnowHow the Step-Up in Basis Works for Inherited PropertyWhat Is a Cestui Que Trust in US Law?What Debts Are Passed Down After Someone Dies?Can a Notary Notarize a Will in NY?What Happens if a Person Is Unable to Sign a Power of Attorney?The Legal Process for Putting Guns in a TrustHeir vs. Legatee: What Are the Primary Differences?How to Obtain a Death Certificate: Step-by-Step Process ExplainedAssigning Property to a Revocable TrustHow to Prove You Are Next of Kin in Legal MattersWhat Assets Should Be Included in a Trust?