What are the laws concerning his cremated remains, who is entitled to them.

At common law, the right of custody and control of the remains has been considered a sacred trust, subject to control by a court of equity. Thus,...

The General Statutes require that any person having possession of any will or codicil shall, forthwith, after having knowledge of the death of the...

Can she simply pay all our bills and then be eligible?

There are a number of expenditures that would be not be allowed, and a number of other attorneys have mentioned them. They include but are not...

If the state has a lien for the benefits she has received then yes they can typically attach an inheritance. However, your member still may be...

If the house was transferred as you stated, then in order to be eligible for medicaid the house will be considered an available resource, e.g....

Can I, and his his blood related siblings, contest his bedside will?

As heirs at law you can certainly contest the will. There are a number of grounds for doing so including undue influence. You should seek the...

While a power of attorney does not expire, it can be revoked, and it can also go stale. In addition, keep in mind that CT's power of attorney...

How should money be set up? Trust?Gift?Will? Etc How to avoid tax? and their house protection

Asset protection requires the advice of a skilled elder law attorney. There are strategies that your Mother and Father may want to explore, but...

Are there laws in CT that protect elders against financial abuse?

There are many steps you can take in the event you believe that your father was incapacitate at the time he executed his estate plan documents. ...

What are our legal options besides competency hearing to protect our father's interests

If he has doesn't already have a comprehensive estate plan including a designation of conservator and power of attorney, it may not be too late. ...