Q: In 2012, I set up a living trust and signed a quitclaim deed to my house and property over to my daughter. If I now decide to sell my house, what do I have to do? Could she sign a quitclaim deed ...

Q: My mother (a widow) would like to put her home into a living trust to avoid probate. Before we do that, we have some questions. First, does tax law allow for a step-up basis on the property if she ...

As you approach or enjoy retirement, protecting the wealth you've accumulated throughout your career becomes a top priority. You've spent decades in government service building up your Thrift Savings ...

Q: My mother bought her home in 1968 but doesn’t remember where the title or deed is. She has the release of mortgage paperwork. Is this the same thing as her title? What documents do we need to put ...

A living trust often allows you to forego the probate process, which can be time-consuming. There is more privacy involved with a living trust than with a will. Creating a will can be a more ...

Dear Mr. Premack: I am thinking about hiring counsel to prepare a living trust for me. Before I do, I wanted to know more about giving my assets to the trust. Is it possible to create a living trust ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

Q: I’m a 60-year-old single woman who hopefully has all my finances in order. I have beneficiaries on all of my accounts and a will, but I don’t have a trust. Considering the cost of setting up a ...