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6 legal questions have been posted about estate planning by real users in Hawaii. Ask your question and dive into the knowledge of attorneys who handle your issue regularly. Similar topics to explore also include trusts and estates, powers of attorney, and charitable giving. All topics and other states can be accessed in the dropdowns below.

After amending revocable trust to remove property, is it still necessary to file a quitclaim re-titling property from trust back to my ownership?

Answered 12 years and 8 months ago by Penni Danielle Skillern (Unclaimed Profile)   |   20 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Estate Planning
Yes, a deed will be needed and filed with the county to show the change.
Yes, a deed will be needed and filed with the county to show the change.

After amending revocable trust to remove property, is it still necessary to file a quitclaim re-titling property from trust back to my ownership?

Answered 12 years and 8 months ago by attorney Dara J. Goldsmith, Esq.   |   20 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Estate Planning
Yes.
Yes.

Should I transfer title of house to them now or would it be a mistake to do so?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Erven T. Nelson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   21 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Estate Planning
You could create a deed giving yourself a life estate, then giving the house to your daughters.
You could create a deed giving yourself a life estate, then giving the house to your daughters.

I am legally changing my first name, do I need to change my personal legal documents (Wills) and how about those others?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Leonard A. Kaanta (Unclaimed Profile)   |   16 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Estate Planning
Yes.
Yes.

We are 5 siblings. How can we transfer the deed of the property into our name?

Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by Erven T. Nelson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   19 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Estate Planning
To be sure, I would need to review the trust. The successor trustee(s) can do what is necessary to handle the maintenance or transfer of the property.
To be sure, I would need to review the trust. The successor trustee(s) can do what is necessary to handle the maintenance or transfer of the... Read More

Can my mother in law live in her own home when the trustee wants to rent it out?

Answered 13 years and 9 months ago by Jon Ahmed Zahaby (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Estate Planning
This is a matter where I would need to review the Trust in order to answer the question properly. This is because I do not know what type of trust we are talking about, what powers the Trustees have or what rights the beneficiaries have.
This is a matter where I would need to review the Trust in order to answer the question properly. This is because I do not know what type of trust... Read More
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