Questions answered by Denise Leydon Harvey

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Can i collect my mother an father's pension.

Denise's answer | Answered on December 08, 2017

It's unlikely that you would be able to receive part of your parents' pensions, but you should contact their employers directly to find out for...

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My dad was very sick last week and was dying he said he put his sister as a benneficiar? And he had everything set up in a trust

Denise's answer | Answered on December 08, 2017

I'm sorry, but there's no way to know until you see the trust.

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Lump sum inheritance & social security, medicaid, HUD, & SNAP benefits?

Denise's answer | Answered on December 08, 2017

Speak with an experienced local elder law attorney. Depending on her circumstances, she may be able to keep those funds in trust for her benefit...

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What do I need to do in order be granted conservatorship for my 11 year old child in massachusetts?

Denise's answer | Answered on December 07, 2017

I'm sorry your daughter has to face this. You can hand her a copy of the Petition and the citation (notice).

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Selling a house in probate in Massachusetts

Denise's answer | Answered on December 06, 2017

In addition to Attorney Cooper's answer I would add that while the Personal Rep can sell the house before the year is up, she should not distribute...

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Applying for immigration for parents with disabilities and sibling who is the primary caregiver?

Denise's answer | Answered on November 27, 2017

Hi - I changed the Area of Law from Guardianship to Immigration. This is not a guardianship issue. If you do not get answers, try the "Find a...

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Can I set up a special needs trust for my 70 year old brother who is receiving benefits in Massachusetts ?

Denise's answer | Answered on November 13, 2017

I agree with the other answers. If your parents are still alive and can amend the trust, they should be able to establish a trust for your brother...

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What to do? Deceased Dad W/O will and no assets other than small stock $16,000 value found. Howto claim?

Denise's answer | Answered on November 09, 2017

First - I'm sorry for your loss. Second - if this is your father's only probate asset (the only property he owned in his own name, with no...

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Beneficiary question

Denise's answer | Answered on October 15, 2017

Property that names a beneficiary does not pass through probate. That means that your husband's work pension or insurance or whatever names you as...

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Father died, mother living with early onset dementia. Stopping siblings from financial abuse

Denise's answer | Answered on October 15, 2017

Please take your mother to a local estate planning attorney. If your mother is not competent to execute documents, the attorney can assist you in...

Denise Leydon Harvey's Answers (881)

Can i collect my mother an father's pension.

My dad was very sick last week and was dying he said he put his sister as a benneficiar? And he had everything set up in a trust

Lump sum inheritance & social security, medicaid, HUD, & SNAP benefits?

What do I need to do in order be granted conservatorship for my 11 year old child in massachusetts?

Selling a house in probate in Massachusetts

Applying for immigration for parents with disabilities and sibling who is the primary caregiver?

Can I set up a special needs trust for my 70 year old brother who is receiving benefits in Massachusetts ?

What to do? Deceased Dad W/O will and no assets other than small stock $16,000 value found. Howto claim?

Beneficiary question

Father died, mother living with early onset dementia. Stopping siblings from financial abuse