Since he is over age 14, your brother can "nominate" the person who he wants to serve as his Guardian. Under the Massachusetts Probate Code, your...

My husband inherited an ira from his dad and never claimed it. Hubby died and now money in estate ira -is subject to creditors?

The income tax issues involving the IRA are interesting, but the threshold question is whether those credit card companies will follow the rules...

Am i entitled to any of my dads income when he is in a nursing home ?

Your question is important to many people who are currently providing care for parents and grandparents. A valid Caregiver Contract can provide a...

My husband and I have been living with my mother for four years since my father died. She has had Alzheimers for two years

Massachusetts does consider the transfer of an elder's home to be a "permissible transfer" when the elder has received necessary care from a child...

Do i have to report a cash gift from a trust my aunt left me to SSDI

Your aunt’s gift has no effect on your SSDI benefits. SSDI is an abbreviation for Social Security Disability Insurance. Your eligibility for SSDI...

My father died last month and I am one of two executors of his trust. I have yet to hear from the his lawyer.

An Executor is the person responsible for managing an estate. A Trustee is the person who is responsible for managing the assets in a...

I have guardianship of my wife. what do i have to do to get approval of admission to a NURSING HOME. can i do some or all the

The Probate Court has posted a form for expansion of powers of a Guardian or Conservator...

Is it true that you CAN NOT be working when you apply for disability due to medical issues.?

If you are working, and your earnings averaged more than $940 a month last year, that is considered Substantial Gainful Activity, and Social...

Probate of estate

On what grounds would you object to the appointment of the person named in the will to serve as executor? You would have to list reasons for...

What are the laws on executor of will being changed days prior to someone's death that is not fully coherent?

Your question indicates a concern over changes in your aunt's estate plan and appointment of an executor, close in time to your aunt's passing. ...