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

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Articles by Evelyn Marie Torres

Buying a House With a Medicaid LienWhat Are Next of Kin Rights After a Death?Is a Trustee Personally Responsible for Debt?What Does Dual Power of Attorney Mean?Successor Trustee vs. Power of AttorneyWhat Happens to a Power of Attorney for a Deceased Person?How to Protect Your Home From Medi-CalWhat Does It Mean to Renounce Your Rights?How to Get a Power of Attorney in ItalyFamily Limited Partnership vs. Irrevocable TrustHow to File a Marvin Claim After DeathHow to Change a Name on a Deed After DeathWho Pays Property Taxes While in Probate?How Much Do Lawyers Charge for Conservatorship?Does a Trustee Resignation Have to Be Notarized?Successor Trustee vs. Beneficiary: What's the Difference?Who Can Fill Out an Affidavit of Heirship?What to Do With a Power of Attorney After It's Signed?What to Do if an Executor of a Will Refuses to Pay a BeneficiaryDo I Need to Tell My Husband If I Remove Him as a Life Insurance Beneficiary?Are Handwritten Changes to a Will Legal?Can I Gift My Settlement Check to Someone Else?How to Get Money Out of a Trust Fund EarlyWho Has Access to an Apartment After a Tenant's Death?Suing for Elder Financial Abuse After Death: What You Need to KnowDo Letters of Testamentary Expire or Remain Valid Indefinitely?How to Find a Living Will: Steps to Locate Important DocumentsWho Can Serve Without Bond in Legal Roles?Can an Heir Living on the Property Be Evicted?How to Claim Your Minor Trust: Steps to Access Your Funds