Does medicaid check financial resources for more than 6 months?

Medicaid looks back 60 months. If you're in a penalty period for long term care benefits because of transfers, there are some ancillary benefits...

If I get married before the guardianship is granted does it negate the guardianship?

no - apples and oranges. the guardianship is to legally remove the ability to make certain (or all) legal, health, or financial decisions. after...

How to go about this?

the golden rule - whoever has the gold makes the rules. you need to handle this stuff correctly so you don't blow your estate plan and disinherit...

Does my mom legally own the business and assets

i'd say sis is out of luck. there are no exceptions for a law practice in intestacy to your sister, at least that i know of. I will say unless an...

Am I able to do so?

i don't see any issue. your current spouse is entitled to at least 1/3 of your estate absent a prenup - giving half the house may well accomplish...

Can this type of account/ownership be put into a trust that is a single trustee revocable trust?

from the face of your question, yes. that you're asking it says you would benefit from an attorney who deals in estate planning to get you...

you may need to hire a private investigator. you can also check paid location providers that have people search features like lexis or westlaw.

Date paperwork signed (before death) or date of wire transaction (after death)--which takes precedent in distributing annuity?

Annuities transfer. Y pay on death designations unless cashed out.

Is an irrevocable trust the right thing to set up? And can you refer us to an elderly attorney near Carteret, NJ?

A trust can make sense, but a plan is more important. I suggest you seek a uplifted attorney. We're not far.

Am I entitled if my mother specifically took my brother of the will

you're not entitled to the other half - at least on the face of the policy - it controls via beneficiary designation. if your brother has...