QUESTION
Can a widow have a differenty attorney work an existing revocable trust (now irrevocable)?
Asked on Jul 02nd, 2012 on Trusts and Estates - Rhode Island
More details to this question:
My mother is not comfortable with the attorney who worked with my father to set up their revocable trust.
My father died a month ago. She is considering changing attorneys.
1 ANSWER
Your mom should hire ANY attorney she likes! I encourage you to look for one who is experienced with trusts and estates and preferably focuses their practice on trusts and estates. I have found some attorneys dabble in this area and think it's easy. It's NOT! The attorneys that dabble can lead one unknowingly into many different problems. In California, for example, we can be "certified" by the State Bar as "specialists in estate planning, trust and probate law." We accomplish this by taking a second bar exam and passing a background check. I encourage you to look for the similar accreditation in your state. Good luck. -John
Answered on Jul 02nd, 2012 at 6:38 PM