Changes were made to will

The will may have been invalidated by the cross outs but PERHAPS it can be salvaged. Options are to not probate and administer the estate as If...

I'm exec of brothers est and am 90 yrs old, my son is handling all work. Can I pay him what he bills above my exe fee?

Unless you have written consent of every other beneficiary, you are asking for trouble if you pay your son with estate $ to do your job as executor...

My mom was admitted to a nursing home 2 weeks ago as a private pay. We are applying for Medicaid as of October 1st

From a Medicaid perspective, the mortgage credit line can be used to pay condo fees and other expenses but whether you have authority to draw down...

What are the NJ, Passaic County requirements to record a General Durable Power of Attorney that grants all rights?

To record a POA in NJ, a fee must be paid to the county recording officer (usually Clerk) and the original POA presented for recording. The POA...

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I was sued for my deceased father's hoa dues. my attorney has been in touch with the plaintiff attorney.

An answer should be filed by the answer due date unless the other side has agreed to an extension in a manner that precludes a default judgment.

Will my back taxes be taken out of my lawsuit settlement?

If a lien is filed against you for personal taxes, the government can levy against your assets such as a settlement. If you haven't paid property...

My elder with a bit of dementia fell in April was in hosp then rehab then siblings took him home to care for him wheelchairbound

Your post raises many issues that cry out for an elder law attorney consult. Issues involve rehab. nursing home claims, Medicaid, you name...

Bankrupcy for Medi-cal

Maybe but probably not. Medicaid/cal and bankruptcy are completely independent, but bankruptcy may help preserve some assets to ride out a penalty...

How can my friends mom get a lady out of her house she's renting out if she has proof the lady is not following the lease?

She probably can't unless she brings a court case. The best approach is to consult a lawyer who handles evictions but obviously that will involve...

Can attorney fees and court costs be assessed against someone taking property from the elderly in civil court?

While costs and fees can be assessed, they usually aren't so if there is a suit, your side must be prepared to pay for your lawyer. Lawrence...