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.
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Articles by Evelyn Marie Torres
How Does a Waiver of Inheritance Work?How to Relinquish Rights to an EstateCan I Set Up a Trust Without My Spouse?Can You Add Assets to an Irrevocable Trust?How Does Community Property Get Divided When a Spouse Dies?Are Obituaries a Legal Requirement to Publish?What Is an Enhanced Life Estate (Lady Bird Deed)?What Trust Expenses Are Deductible?Is a Life Insurance Policy Part of an Estate?The New Rules for Special Needs TrustsWhat Is an Irrevocable Beneficiary?Are Roth IRAs Subject to Estate Tax?Who Gets the Tax Refund of a Deceased Person?What Is a Certification of Trust and When Do You Need One?Does a Trust Account Earn Interest?Can You Inherit Debt in Canada After Someone's Death?What Is a Widow Entitled to After a Spouse's Death?How to Liquidate an Estate: A Step-by-Step ProcessWhen Is Life Insurance Included in the Gross Estate?What Happens to Uncashed Checks When Someone Dies?Who Should You Choose as Executor of Your Will?Do I Have to Open an Estate Account?How to Find Estate and Probate RecordsWhat to Name Your Trust and Why the Name Is ImportantWhen to Notify a Mortgage Company of a DeathCan Nursing Homes Take Your Savings Account?Can a Revocable Trust Use a Social Security Number?What Is the 5-Year Look-Back for Medicaid?Can a nursing home take your house if it is in a trust?How Much Does It Cost to Send a Body to Mexico?