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Ned help understanding my father's last will, could someone help me? How much would it cost for me to have a lawyer explain it?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on February 14, 2013

First off, you may be able to get an explanation w/o charge from your dad's lawyer. If not, a lawyer likely would charge several hundred dollars...

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Can the executor of a will allow a potential buyer of a house to make renovations prior to the house being sold?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on February 13, 2013

An executor is charged with paying decedent's creditors and carrying out the will. Depending on whether the beneficiaries have a right to shares...

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Where in Newark, N.J can I find a lawyer to help me with durable power of attorney?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on February 13, 2013

Lawyers who handle wills, trusts, and elder law are your best bet for power of attorney. In Verona, you could try Brenda McElnea and in Montclair...

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How do I address a false elderly abuse charge?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on February 13, 2013

While a subpoena or other legal process is required to force release of financial information, if Catholic Charities has legal authority to deal...

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My mom owns 1/2 interest in a condo in Vail, it is her only asset. Tittle 19 has told her whey would count this as an asset. My

Lawrence's answer | Answered on February 13, 2013

Medicaid exempts a principal residence but not other real estate. Nevertheless, there probably are Medicaid planning opportunities available to...

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Can one get Long Term Care Insurance benefits from a policy they bought earlier if they are living only on retirement income?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on February 13, 2013

Living on retirement income is irrelevant. The issue is whether you satisfy the policy definition for benefits. Typically LTC insurance pays...

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I a trail Judge court erred by informing the jury that a power of attorney can be revoked at the will of grantor not when the

Lawrence's answer | Answered on February 12, 2013

A power of attorney is valid until revoked and a new POA doesn't automatically revoke an older POA unless so stated in the POA. A court can revoke...

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Medicaid pt in nsg home.can wife sell home for amt owed to relative without penalty per medicaid?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on February 12, 2013

Maybe but maybe not. Totally depends on house value and other factors. If you do it yourself, you almost surely will caue problems. Consult a...

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My mother owned her home she sold it to us for $1.00/love & affect. now she needs long term medical care can they take our home?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on February 12, 2013

A transfer of a valuable asset for a nominal amount is a gift for both tax and Medicaid purposes. Most gifts within 5 years of applying for...

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In order to receive Medicare benefits, can a Senior gift, or transfer title of his home or homes to daughter to reduce assets?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on February 11, 2013

Medicare is available regardless of wealth. Medicaid bases eligibility on finances. Giving away a home may or may not be appropriate Medicaid and...

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