It depends on three things: the ownership of the CD, the terms of your father's Will, and the terms of the Trust. Without specific knowledge of...

My husband has power of attorney for his mother. If he dies, do I as his wife automatically get power of attorney?

Your status as the agent's spouse does not give you the right to act as your mother-in-law's agent (also called an attorney-in-fact). The document...

My parents want to give cash gift

Your parents should NOT make any gifts at this point in time since your mother already has a diagnosis of Alzheimer's and may need nursing home...

What are my options regarding a nursing home bill I don't want to pay?

It depends entirely on what you signed upon admission. If you signed as Responsible Party for your relative, then you had a duty to use your...

Medicaid

It is unclear what state you are in, but in Massachusetts there are many "Medicaid preparation services" that nursing homes refer applicants and...