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

Articles by Evelyn Marie Torres

How Do You Know If You Are Named in a Will?Questions to Ask an Attorney About Settling an Estate Can You Put Someone in a Nursing Home Without Power of Attorney?How to Write an Addendum to a Will What Can a Conservator Spend Money On?What Is Financial Guardianship and How Does It Work?Can You Leave a Spouse Out of a Will?What to Do When a Trustee Won't Distribute Assets?How Much Does It Cost to Open an Estate?Can Creditors Go After Life Insurance?How to Get Power of Attorney Over an Elderly Parent What Happens When Disclaiming Inheritance After 9 Months?Do I Need a Lawyer for Inheritance?Life Tenant Not Paying Taxes: What Can a Remainderman Do?Does Inheritance Affect Disability Benefits?What Are the Legal Elements of a Trust?Can Someone With Dementia Gift Money?Dealing With a Mortgage and HELOC in Probate How to Sign as Durable Power of Attorney The Process for Resigning as a Trustee What to Do When a Parent Becomes Incompetent Trust vs. Conservatorship: Key Differences What Is a Power of Attorney for Funeral Arrangements?What Happens If You Don't Pay a Funeral Bill?Can MassHealth Take My Inheritance Money?How Long Can a Trustee Hold a Reserve?How to Appoint a Trustee for Your Trust What Kind of Lawyer Do I Need for Power of Attorney?How Much Does a Professional Fiduciary Charge?What Happens If the Seller Dies Before Closing?