In MASS. is it necessary for someone entering a nursing home to sign over her assets to the home?

Along the lines with everyone above, you should really speak with an attorney prior to doing anything with your assets when trying to plan for...

What are tax consequences of selling a home in a life estate? Father and 2 sons. Is it better to deed home back to just father?

Not to sound like a broken record, but I would strongly suggest that you speak to an attorney familiar with both the income tax consequences of...

I have a General POA from NY state for my Step-Mother I was informed that I should get it changed to a Durable POA. Is that tru

I would also highly recommend speaking with an elder-law attorney in your area. The nursing home is not in the position to give legal advice and,...

The only item I would note in addition to all the answers above is that there is no obligation of "Fred" to leave the property to anyone. Fred can...

How much can an independent senior (84yrs old) gift money without getting penalized if admitted to a nursing home shortly after?

Along the lines of everyone else: probably none. You should consult with an area attorney who has knowledge of Medicaid eligibility issues. ...

Need advice on starting a professional organization- NPO vs LLC

It would appear that the threshold question for you is what does your organization wish to accomplish. Do you really need to form a corporation to...

Signed house over to disabled daughter a year ago in ma. can medicare seize if mom goes into nursing home?

I agree with Attorney Golden and only want to add that I would strongly, strongly suggest that you get in touch with a local elder law attorney for...

Does Massachusetts take the estate gross value before capital gains exemption or after?

I think you are confusing the two ideas. The fact that your house is worth $1.1million doesn't mean much until the house is sold. When you do...

I am seeking to appeal the decision to disallow my claim based on financial disability. What publications define this?

Without knowing more specific information about your situation, I would suggest that you look into the regulations detailing the terms in...

RE: MA Estate Probate- legal professional ethics(??)... can the Estate Lawyer substantially alter the living and written will?

I agree with everyone else here. Without further information it would be impossible to say if "undue influence" is present. Indeed undue...