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

I agree with Attorney Kent. Generally, the answer for Medicaid / MassHealth eligibility planning the answer is "None" while the answer for gift /...

Plaintiff in will contest is calling witnesses and telling then what they can and cannot say on witness stand, what do I do?

If you do not already have an attorney, please retain one for this matter. If you do, please let him or her know what you've been told -

How to file with Court Petition for Probate of mothers estate home no will only child Im living here 5 yrs & paid all bills?

You need to establish probate in order to address these issues. In order to show that you own the house, you must probate our mother's estate....

Gain custody of my younger brother

If you want to go beyond this informal agreement you have with your aunt, you will have to go to court to do so. Please speak with a local...

Can I sever my Order for Guardianship for my nephew?

You can return to the court where you were granted guardianship and request to resign as guardians. If you know someone who would be willing to...

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I am living in the home my father left me in his will, the will is being contested, can the personal representative evict me?

I agree with Attorney Brophy. I also note that you asked about the laws of OR. If the estate is being probated in OR, you should hire an attorney...

What does this will mean?

I do not practice in LA, but as a general rule, any paper that is not at least signed by the person whose wishes it is supposed to state is NOT a...

My brother has been in a nursing home for 2 years.can his wife sell me his used truck?her name isn't on it.

I agree with the other counsel. I would question, though, whether he has no guardian. If he has been in a nursing home for 2 years with no...

What rights do I have if my son has power of attorney over me and I have dementia?

I agree with Attorney Pippen. If you have the capacity, you can revoke the POA. You can also ask your son for a regular accounting of his...

I am "Agent" on my mom's durable poa to aid her to pay her bills. Am I legally financially liable for her bills if she defaults

I agree with Attorney Zelinger. As POA, you are your mother's agent only. You act only for her and on her behalf. In the law we say you "step...