I am an Heir-At-Law and about to inherit money from my father who died Intestate.

If dad died in December 30, 2012 and sister married Feb. 21, 2013 but died Feb. 28, 2013, then sister's estate takes sister's share of dad's estate...

What can be done about my sister not doing her executrix job

If your sister has an estate lawyer, she probably is doing the job, but if she is acting on her own, she very well may be acting improperly. There...

My husband is ill and wants to pass away at home. With home health aides, hospice,is this still legal?

Legally, an individual can choose whether to enter a facility or stay home with suitable supports. Medicaid's only role is paying for care so, for...

In Maryland, how can some one legally "spend down" their checking account assets without affecting Medicaid eligibility?

Far and away the best answer any lawyer on Avvo can give is to see a local elder law attorney. Gifting is allowed but some gifting triggers...

Under NJ law, the person named in the will is appointed as executor w/o any notice if the will is filed with Surrogate's Court and seems to be in...

Step father married mother when she had alhemizers , then went to a lawyer and had the home she owned put in both their names

Unless interested parties contest very quickly, their claims may become time barred. I highly recommend consulting an elder law attorney ASAP to...

My grandmother is incapacitated due to a stroke (in hospital).

The short answer is maybe. Depends whether your uncle is health care agent and whether grandmother wants to see the other relatives. Would be...

Wife died, never in a nursing home, received Medicaid Benefits 6 mos. Ins ck pd to estate. Will they take insurance benefits?

Medicare does not recover properly paid benefits. Medicaid has a right to recover properly paid benefits after age 55 but not until a surviving...

My mother did not have a DR and yet her friend / caregiver refused to administer CPR as per the 911 operator and she died .

Possibly adult protective services would help. Otherwise, you could consult a private attorney to pursue the claimed improper taking, but I don't...

Elderly mother supports adult unemployed brother and claims him as tax dependent. He was hospitalized. Is she liable for bill?

Generally speaking sibings aren't responsible for one another's expenses unless they agree to do so and claiming a sibling as a tax dependent...