Is there any allowance, under current law, for a person, to make as part of and Advance Medical Directive, a desire to have

Yes and no. The rules vary by state but generally an individual can direct (or authorize another to direct) that life support be withdrawn or...

Advance Medical Directives, extend to ending of life by medical authorities

An advance medical directive must be executed while an individual has capacity to express wishes regarding health care. Rules vary by state but...

A family home was left to 3 children in which one has live there for 25 years. 2 want to sell but 1 doesn't.

Many legal issues are inherent in your questions. Basically, nobody can force anyone else to sell or pay unless an agreement is reached or court...

If i was incarcerated and my childern's aunt filed for guardianship..does that mean my parental rights are terminated?

Maybe, depends on the terms of the court appointment. Could be an adoption, temporary guardianship, or other, each of which has different impact.

Taxability of bequest in nj

NJ inheritance tax applies to death gifts of over $499 to friends. NJ estate tax also can apply where estates are fairly substantial. Often the...

In all states every gift that isn't otherwise exempt triggers a Medicaid penalty of one day or more. However, for administrative convenience small...

Sadly, my dad is suddenly showing signs of Alzheimers. He has approx 150K in bank and owns a small piece of commercial real est

An individual who needs long term care has various potential techniques available to protect assets, but this requires expert guidance. See the...

My 92 year old mother has been unable to walk since Jan 9th. after being the hospital for three weeks she was transfered to

All the facility agreements I have reviewed exonerate the facility from liability for loss of personal property although if the facility did...

At what point in the administration of an estate must an executor pay himself his fee?

There is no legal requirement one way or the other except for the tax rule that an estate can be deemed closed if held open longer than needed. An...

The POA must be recorded in order for an instrument signed by the POA to transfer an interest in real estate to be properly recording. While...

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