Yes, there is a Medicaid rule that might protect the family home even though it was transferred within the 5-year “look-back.” But no one can...

It would be, in almost all cases, unwise to plan to file for bankruptcy and potentially receive the gift of an asset that may not be exempt from...

The Retirement Equity Act gives the spouse the right to be the beneficiary of the account. The law of intestacy gives her husband the right to the...

The $60,000 inheritance will cause you to lose your SSI. There is a special kind of trust provided for in federal law that can generally be...

A PIN is not required to receive money from an estate or any other person or business. Most parties will want your social security number.

You need to contact an experienced Elder Law Attorney and work with them to develop a plan to make your parent's wishes work once they pass. Being...

Until such time as the will is submitted to the probate court, there is no executor authorized to serve. As those assets that are solely in your...

The person who paid for the funeral, which would include cremation, is entitled to reimbursement from the estate. As to the Irrevocable Trust, it...

You will need to open a probate estate for your grandmother. Once someone is appointed executor or administrator of the estate the house can be...

Attorney Crown's answer is correct. If you want to speak to an attorney knowledgeable in this area who can help with the Probate Process, contact...