My Great Aunt passed suddenly and left no will or appointed a power of attorney. Who can make the decisions concerning her?

I agree with Attorney Zelinger. You do not state where she lived at the time she passed. That will determine where her probate should be filed,...

Is a Florida Guardian Pooled Trust right for me? Would another type of trust (or something) be better for me?

Please speak with an elder law attorney in your area who is experienced in supplemental needs / pooled trusts. You sound like a good candidate for...

I am very sorry for your loss. I hope you are getting support from friends, family and/or therapy to deal with this very difficult situation. I...

My parents in-law are offering to by my husband and me a home (cash, outright)...

Please see an attorney in the area where the house is. This is a complex agreement that will have ramifications for all involved. It will be...

How do I get financial aid for temporary guardianship of children?

Please repost this question as it seems to have been cut off mid-sentence.

Is a person in a MA nursing home and on Medicaid allowed to gift any portion of a $40000 inheritance she is about to receive?

Please see an elder law attorney in your area asap. There are ways that the court-apoiinted guardian can protect her inheritance from being spent...

Does every estate need to go through probate? Should every owner of property have a will even if property jointly owned?

Your m-i-l is correct that any property held jointly will automatically "flow" to the surviving owner. However, she is wrong is she thinks this is...

Parent's pending death: how to handle inheritance and taxes

I suggest you raise this question with your divorce attorney and/or a tax attorney. If you or your mother were to put funds intended for you in...

My father died three years ago and left $80,000 in his will to be split amonst the five childred.

Unfortunately, if the credit union account was owned jointly by your father and his wife, then she was entitled to receive all the funds upon his...

I'm 52, single, disabled and have no children. How can I protect my assets from Medicaid for my niece and 3 nephews?

I agree with Attorney Zelinger. You need to speak with someone about your specific situation. Depending in your health, etc., there may be things...