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I am the sole heir for my Uncle's Estate (which consist of a bank account, stocks & a house)
Do I have to pay taxes?
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Answered on September 12, 2013
NJ inheritance tax [usually 11%) is due on an estate passing to niece. Interest applies if inheritance tax isn't paid within 8 months. An estate...
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RECEIVED INFORMATION FOR NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT OF CONTROVERSY NATURE OF ACTION TRUSTEE'S CAUSE OF ACTION TO SELL REAL PROPERTY AT
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Answered on September 12, 2013
If you have any interest in the house consult a creditor/debtor lawyer to learn potential impact on your.
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Can nursing home attach someone's pension, SS and VA benefit?
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Answered on September 12, 2013
Nursing home can't attach SS, VA, or pension. To qualify for Medicaid, uncle must voluntarily pay NH SS, VA, and pension except as exemptions apply
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What kind of attorney do i need to seek for elder abuse,fruad,an estsate not taken into probate an yet selling personal items.
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Answered on September 12, 2013
Your post raises issues involving elder law, litigation, and trusts/estates/probate. You probably are best off with a lawyer who does probate and...
I recently purchased a lady bird deed. Should I register it with Tarrant county in Texas or should I wait until my dad passes .
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Answered on September 12, 2013
A deed should nearly always be recorded when signed. I can't think of a good reason not to record a deed immediately. Also, doing a ladybird deed...
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What kind of information can a conservator give to the friend of a conservatee?
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Answered on September 11, 2013
A conservator would have similar disclosure rights to a parent as to a child.
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Can green card holders get medicaid insurance?
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Answered on September 11, 2013
Yes, but not all green card holders will qualify. See a local elder law attorney for details. In addition to usual Medicaid requirements, time...
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Elderly neglect of money
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Answered on September 11, 2013
You desperately need your own lawyer. A rep payee would use the SS solely for your mother's expenses. Rep payee would only cover SS and not the...
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Hello. I would like to know what are my legal options in regard to Medicaid.
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Answered on September 11, 2013
If you have a state rep working on this, I don't know that it's worth doing anything further. You could consult an elder law attorney but this...
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When can my mom get back on SSI, MEDICAID , FOOD STAMPS? After receiving an inheritance ?
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Answered on September 11, 2013
Your mom will be disqualified for SSI up to around a year if she gives away much of the inheritance. Depending on the program, she also may be...
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