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

What Are the Disadvantages of a Generation-Skipping Trust?What Is a Trust Accounting and What Must It Include?Split Dollar Life Insurance for Estate PlanningThe Automatic GST Exemption Allocation Under 2632(c)What Is an Informal Trust and How Does It Work?When Do You Need to File a 1041 for an Estate?When Does Code Section 2036 Include Property in the Estate?What Are Trust Services and What Do They Include?Should You Put Life Insurance in a Trust?Revenue Ruling 95-58: The Power to Substitute AssetsWhat Are Trustee Services and What Do They Include?What Are the Rights of a QTIP Wife?The GST Exemption vs. the Lifetime ExemptionWhat Is the 6-Month Rule for Step-Up Basis?Does Equity Release Affect Inheritance Tax?How to Defer Estate Tax With an IRS Section 6166 ElectionWhere to Report an IRA on Form 706How to Return a Stimulus Check for a Deceased PersonWhat Is a Trigger Trust and How Does It Work?The Charitable Deduction Under IRC Section 2055What Is a Life Partners Position Holder Trust?What Is an Estate Loan and How Does It Work?What Are the Rules for a Beneficiary Loan?What Does Payable on Death Mean for Bank Accounts?What Is a Charitable Remainder Unitrust?What Are the Rules for a Designated Beneficiary Plan?How to Leave Grandkids Your Retirement Savings and Not a Huge Tax BillHow IRS Code Section 2701 Values Retained InterestsHow to Pass Money to Heirs Tax-FreeWhat Is the Terminable Interest Rule for the Marital Deduction?