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 Contest a Power of AttorneyHow to Get Power of Attorney Over a ParentWhat Happens if a Will Is Found After an Estate Is Settled?Does a Conservator Have the Authority to Sell Property?What Happens If a Shareholder Dies Without a Will?I Am a Beneficiary of a Trust. What Are My Rights?Handling False Claims Against an EstateCan an Executor of a Will Evict a Beneficiary From the Property?Can an Executor Make a Partial Distribution?How to Make an Addendum to a Will for Personal PropertyWhen and How Can a Trustee Dissolve a Trust?How to Appoint a Legal Guardian for My ChildWhat Happens to a Power of Attorney for a Deceased Spouse?Do I Need a Will If I Have No Property?How Do I Protect My Inheritance From Medicaid?What Is My Responsibility for an Elderly Parent's Driving?Is a Car Part of an Estate After Someone Dies?How to Challenge a Gift Made Before Death?Do You Pay Inheritance Tax When a Second Parent Dies?What Is a Conflict of Interest for a Power of Attorney?How to Get Legal Help for a Mental Disability?Can I Gain Access to My Child's Settlement Money?How Do I Get Power of Attorney for My Brother?What Happens If a Plaintiff Dies During a Lawsuit?What If an Estate Cannot Pay Taxes?What Is a Resident Agent in Probate?Is a Power of Attorney Valid After Death?How Do You Become a Personal Representative for a Deceased Person?What Happens to a House When the Owner Dies Without a Will?Does an Advance Directive Need to Be Notarized?