We are being sued by a collection agency for the co-pay on our mom's meds ordered at the pharmacy by the nursing home.

Tell them (politely-but-firmly) to go pound sand. If your mother was on MassHealth at her death, any payment which was not covered by the...

My Dad and my sister are on a cd. My dad is may be going into a nursing home.

Unfortunately, the MassHealth rules for certificates of deposit are that jointly owned accounts are presumed owned by the nursing home resident...

I am caring for my nephew because his mother is a substance abuser.

Go over to the Probate Court on Cambridge Street and pick up the forms you need to file for temporary guardianship. It will make things go easier...

What if somebody is on a breathing tube and can nod that he wants to appoint power of attorney but cannot sign the document?

I'm sorry for your family's troubles. A person who is competent but physically incapacitated can "sign" a power of attorney. The document must...

How long after a person dies shoudl a will be filed?

The original will and death certificate should be filed within 30 days of the date of death. As a practical matter, the filing often happens later...

My son is held hostage, because his estranged wife has guardianship over him

You or your son will need to bring a case in the Probate Court to have your daughter-in-law removed as guardian. Otherwise, you could petition to...

Should I have been notified and present at my mothers will?

Reading wills is something which is only seen in the movies. A will is a public document once it has been filed with the court. You can ask the...

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If my mother buys a house jointly with my husband and I, is it considered an asset as far as Medicaid eligibility?

While on the surface the MassHealth regulations and a recent court decision permit this, the deal needs to be documented carefully to pass agency...

If court said that I have to pay what can happened if I don't pay?

There is a court order. You have to follow it. Not obeying the court's order is not an option. Find the money. If you do not pay the money,...

A Massachusetts couple transferred their condo to their adult daughter for $1.00 and reserved a life estate in the property.

As Mr. Sullivan does not practice in Massachusetts, he does not realize that Massachusetts has an estate tax on all estates which are in excess of...