Examples of Trusts Commissions Executor’s Commissions The decedent passed away with the following assets titled in her sole name: House valued at $350,000 Bank Accounts valued at $50,000 Stock Accounts valued at $100,000 Total Assets: $500,000 The Executor’s commissions would be calculated as follows: 5% of the first $100,000 ($100,000 x .05) $5,000 4% of…
With people living longer, many turn to a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage, more commonly referred to as a reverse mortgage, for additional income. Reverse mortgages allow seniors to access the equity in their homes and convert same into an income stream. Before the property is sold, or upon the death of the borrower, the amount…
Question: I have several IRA accounts; can you give me advice on completing the beneficiary designation forms? Answer: Some of the most costly estate planning mistakes we hear about involve IRA’s. For every IRA you should complete a beneficiary designation form. Keep a copy of the form(s) among your important papers. Do not rely on…
Question: My mother, who is widowed, is receiving Community Based Medicaid services. She currently owns a home in her own name; she has been hesitant to transfer it out of her name. I am concerned about Medicaid having a claim against the house after her death, am I right to be concerned? Answer: Yes. …
Question: My mother recently passed away. I am the nominated executor of her estate. Her Will directs that all of her personal property is to be shared equally among her children. Can you give me any suggestions about how to divide the personal property? Answer: While it is relatively simple to equally divide cash…
Question: My aunt has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. She is in the early stages, can she sign a power of attorney? Who determines if she has capacity? Answer: This is an excellent question and one that comes up often in the practice of Elder Law. The fact that your aunt has a diagnosis…