How does the Medicaid look-back rule affect property transferred to adult children?

The look-back period for transfers is 60 months / 5 years. If the transfer was complete and was more than 60 months before the date the applicant...

Unfortunately, my half sister's husband is a lawyer and they seem to be demanding that I give her daughter

If your aunt has passed leaving property in her own name (not jointly with another), her estate will be distributed as she set out in her will or...

How do I and my siblings obtain legal guardianship over the affairs of my mother who is incapacitated in intensive care?

Unfortunately, given your mother's incapacity, she cannot execute a POA at this point. You would have to file to have a guardian named by a court....

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My dad has stage 7 Alzheimers and I need to know how to apply for guardianship so I do not loose the house we all live in.

I agree with the other two attorneys. You need to speak with an elder law attorney who can help you review your options. Depending on how long...

Can I use a notorized letter to revoke a temporary guardianship?

If a court granted the temporary guardianship, you will have to go to court to vacate the guardianship -

My ex father in law showed me a will which stated my children, his grandchildren are in his estate. During our divorce he died.

I agree that your former f-I-l could have changed his will or spent his assets. Also, because only probate assets are involved in a will, if he...

Will my sister's Supplemental Security Income be affected if she inherits from my parents?

Attorney McMahon is absolutely correct. Your parents can provide for your sister in such a way that she will not lose her eligibility for...

What are my limitations (ie: selling his car) and what do I do about back bills that cannot be paid as a POA?

First, as POA you are only his agent - his bills are not yours and no creditor can come after you personally to pay them. Secondly, to the extent...

First, I am sorry for your loss. Second, if your father was survived by a spouse, any car he owned, even in his own name, is considered to be the...

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What recourse do I have if a trust in my name is not disbursed in a timely manner?

If you are a beneficiary, you are entitled to see the trust. If the trust has assets, you are also entitled to (1) know what they are, and (2) get...