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 Long Is a Trust Good For and When Does It End?Is a Copy of a Power of Attorney Valid?What to Do When a Family Member Dies Out of StateDoes a Nursing Home Take Your Pension and Social Security?Inherited IRA Rules for a Disabled BeneficiaryWhat Happens to Money in a Bank Account After Death?What Should You Do With Inherited Guns?How to Get a Tax ID Number for a Trust After DeathDo You Need Someone's Social Security Number to Add Them as a Beneficiary?Should I Put My House in a Revocable Trust?Can I Sell My House to My Son Below Market Value?Pros and Cons of Adding a Child to a DeedHow to Transfer a House Title After a DeathHow to Claim a Class Action Settlement for a Deceased PersonIf Your Spouse Dies, Are You Still Married?How to Disinherit Someone in Your WillWhat Is a Trust Corpus and How Does It Work?What Death Benefits Are for a Child of a Deceased Parent?Should a Trust Own Your LLC? Pros and ConsWhat Happens if My Beneficiary Is a Minor?Who Gets the Final Paycheck When an Employee Dies?What Does Per Stirpes Mean on a Beneficiary Form?Tax Consequences of Transferring Property to an Irrevocable TrustHow Long Must a Person Be Gone to Be Presumed Dead?What Is an Affidavit of Domicile and Why Do I Need One?Is a Surviving Spouse Responsible for Credit Card Debt?Eviction After Death of Owner: What Tenants and Heirs Should KnowWhat Banks Do Trust Accounts and What Do They Do?Does Marriage Override a Trust? What You Need to KnowIRC 661: Estate and Trust Distribution Deductions