Is my mother responsible for a credit card bill when she will be put into a nursing home in a couple of days?

If she would liable if not in a nursing home, then she still is liable after entering a nursing home. However, unless she made improper transfers...

My aging parents are being financially exploited by other family members. I need to know what I can do legally.

You can't do much of anything on your own other than maybe a referral to adult protective services. However, a local elder law attorney can help...

Do I need to be legally separated to protect money I am about to receive from my recently deceased brother's estate?

While I agree with Steve, I'd also note that there is no legal separation in NJ. The choices are married/divorced. You can protect an inheritance...

How to appoint an executor of my father's estate with out probate of will?

An executor is appointed to administer an estate per a probated will so it isn't possible to be executor if no willis probated. However, that's...

Are costs for a formal accounting of a NY trust set by the court? Who else is entitled to payment? TTEE? TTEE attorney?

Depends on the trust terms and the circumstances. Lawrence Friedman, Bridgewater, NJ. Certified as an Elder Law Attorney by the ABA approved...

Does a wife who has been separated from her husband for a number of years (10+) have a legal right to contest a will made by her

The former wife may or may not have a right to contest depending whether she would have an interest if the will contest succeeds. You desperately...

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WHAT CAN I DO FOR MY MOTHER SO THAT THE NURSING HOME DOEST GET ALL HER ASSERTS

Consult an elder law attorney. DIY is a surefire way to leave money on the table and maybe make things worse. Lawrence Friedman, Bridgewater,...

My brother in law is blocking his brother (my husband) and I from seeing or speaking to my mother in law. Can we get a court or

So long as MIL is in brother's house, he can choose who he will let in. On the other hand, brother doesn't have any right to isolate mom or block...

I live in Harris County Houston Texas I need to know who to contact to get a copy of a medicaid application

While I agree with my colleagues, rather than speculate you probably can call the county Medicaid office to find out exactly what they would...

Can the landlord base inspections on a discriminatory view of a class of tenants?

A landlord may not discriminate based on age or disability and anyone so discriminated against may have a claim. Of course, it's not so clear that...