Trying to cash in savings bonds for mom. bank says NY power of attorney not valid in Mass? Is this true?

Why are you liquidating assets to pay a nursing home without talking with an elder law attorney? If you do have an attorney, have him or her sort...

I own my condo outright. My fiancé does not want to sign a pre-nup. How can I protect my property in case of a divorce?

If you place your condo in an irrevocable trust, retaining a life estate only and naming someone else as trustee, this might afford some protection.

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An irrevocable trust can be a powerful tool for asset protection and to avoid Medicaid "Estate Recovery" - the power of Medicaid (called...

Basically, whether to activate the health care proxy depends on whether the attending physician thinks that the person can make a decision on their...

Placing assets in trust

No, your parents did not probably miss an opportunity to do medicaid planning by failing to fund the trust. Your mother should see an elder law...

Can't find husband to sign separation agreement and don't think he will go to temp motion and divorce hearings.

My colleague is quite right. You can divorce him without his cooperation. There is nothing he can do to stop it. But, as an estate planner, I...

What legal documents do I need as single mother who bought first home? Can I prepare some of them myself to save fees?

The best way to provide for your daughter is to use a Life Trust - sometimes called a living trust. This will allow you to name trustees to take...

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If i am already a executor to a will. Can I be appointed Power of attorney as well?

If you are really executor of the will, then the person who named you executor is dead. That is why we are all a little confused by your question....

Is it better to have my husband send me a check for support or use the court

Are you asking whether you should actually get divorced, or whether you should have some sort of private separation agreement? You should get...

Is it necessary? No. You have a right to speak for yourself in court. Is it a good idea? Very. The law is complex. It is easy to make a...