There are significant potential problems here. I don't grasp how her move to a retirement community -- none of which are covered by MassHealth --...

Is Community Medicaid transferrable from New York City to Florida?

No. Each state has its own interpretation of Medicaid law and its own regulations and application process. Just because a particular plan works in...

My Mother recently had to move into an assisted living facility. An eldercare atty wants her house gifted to me and put trust.

Aside from the tax consequences (about which I agree with the previous attorney), what did the attorney tell you about the Medicaid consequences of...

Can an asset be placed in a subtrust without retitling?

No. Any asset put into a trust needs to be properly titled, and have a new taxpayer identification number assigned if needed. Please feel free...

I gave my ex boyfriend a photo of me and i would like it back legally whose property is the photo?

It's a gift. There's no obligation for your ex to give that or any other gift back. As long as he does not misuse the photograph (for example, to...

My freind passed away on December 18, 2009. I am in her will. How long does it take to be contacted ? Should I call the lawyer?

Under Massachusetts law, a will theoretically should be filed at the court within thirty days of death. However, it's common for that to take more...

My aunt passed way, is any relative responsible for the balances on her credit cards when no one else is on the accounts?

The only person who is responsible to pay the credit cards is the person who is appointed the executor or administrator of the estate. That person...

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Anything your husband says to anyone other than his own attorney -- orally or in writing -- can and will be used against him. Nothing is stopping...

My son was living with my dad when he died and left his home to me but my son wont vacate. How do I have him evicted?

You have not stated whether your father's estate has not been admitted to probate. Until it is, you may have an ownership interest, but you do not...

You need to file a petition to be appointed guardian. The court will have specific forms that will need to be completed, and you will be required...