I was order to do community service by Oct 6th but I have a sister whos dying been spending time with her lost track of time wit

Hi - I have changed the "Area of Practice" for your question to Criminal Law rather than Power of Attorney. If you had an attorney represent you...

Life estate

First, the nursing home would not "take" the house, especially while your mother may return to it after any long term care has terminated. ...

What's the best way to structure special needs trust for elderly, disabled woman upon receiving monetary award?

I absolutely agree with the other answers. There are a lot of facts here, some of which are not included in the question, and there seem to be a...

My parents have put their two homes in an irrevocable trust.Do the assets go to the beneficiaries when they die?Trust dissolves?

The answer depends on the terms of the trust. Most trusts provide that the assets will pass to the beneficiaries once the donors / primary...

How to get a elderly mother committed to nursing home ?

I agree with the other answers, but would like to stress the importance of getting a medical professional involved asap. Her behavior indicates...

How long does the PR have to settle the estate with the beneficary.

You state you have a lawyer. You should consult with him on this and if you don't understand why he is doing what he is doing - ask him again. It...

Is it better tax wise to form a irrevocable trust before buildings a new house (loan to trust)

Please consult with an attorney regarding your estate tax planning concerns. There are a lot of issues to consider that a professional will be...

I agree with Attorney Herbst. If your step father transferred the property to you by deed more than 5 years before he applied for MH long-term...

My Mom passed away without a Will. Do I need a lawyer to deal with her personal items?

Hi - I'm sorry for your loss. If your mother left property (including bank accounts) in her own name, you will have to establish a probate in...

First, I'm very sorry for your loss. Second, I agree with Attorney Kasberg that you should first try to identify the father by obtaining her birth...