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

Assigned posts

Articles by Evelyn Marie Torres

Will Medicaid Take My Inheritance and Stop My Benefits?Where to Get a Power of Attorney Done: Top Options ExplainedCan I Give My Inheritance to My Child?Alden v. Presley: Enforceability of Gratuitous PromisesHow to Get a Gun Trust: Key Steps and RequirementsHow to Collect Life Insurance as a BeneficiaryWhat Does Per Stirpes Mean in a Will?Can Medicaid Take Your House? Explaining the RulesOnce Probate Has Been Granted, What Happens Next?Does an Irrevocable Trust Have to File a Tax Return?Petition to Probate a Will: Solemn Form vs Common FormWhat Is a Third Party Trust and How Does It Work?Do Annuities Have to Go Through Probate?What Happens to Your Assets When You Go to Jail for Life?What Happens to a Copyright After Death?Can You Add Money to a Special Needs Trust?What Is a Complex Trust and How Does It Work?How to Find Out If Someone Is DeceasedHow to Avoid Paying Taxes on Inherited PropertyDoes Per Stirpes Include Stepchildren in Inheritance?How to Start a Conservatorship: The Required StepsCan I Leave My Daughter-in-Law Out of My Will?Can a Power of Attorney Be Transferred to Another Person?What Happens to a Shareholder Loan When a Shareholder Dies?What Are the Rules for an Inherited Roth 401(k)?Can You Sue a Trust? Legal Options and Common Grounds ExplainedHow Do You Distribute Inheritance Money?Can a Spouse Change a Will After Death?How to Handle Inheriting a Car From Out of StateDo You Have to Be Present for the Reading of a Will?