First can a family member obtain Power of Attorney of a parent without telling the rest of the sibling?

Yes, mother can give son power of attorney and son would have no obligation to tell his siblings. To obtain guardianship, doctors/psychologists...

Can I make payments out of my mother's account for an estate attorney and to pay her utility bills?

I would recommend very strongly against paying any bills unless you first get counsel by an estates lawyer. Depending on local law, creditors may...

How to pass title to realestate to children to minimize tax for both parents and children, while protecting from child's spouse?

Same question/same answer. Consult me or any other NJ estate planning lawyer. You have major tax and estate planning issues that require serious...

What is the best way to pass title to realestate from parents to son then to daughter, while protecting from their spouses.

If your parents place title in the son, the daughter is not likely to be protected. However, a sophisticated trust could be used to accomplish the...

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Calif. elder law- how to transfer mom & dads savings to kids now to protect from going to state when dad goes to skilled nursing

To save money in case your prents need long term care, you absolutely, positively need to consult a local elder law attorney. You are almost...

What to expect if calling a medicare fraud investigator to dispute the claim?

Not one single link. There are several different Medicaid programs so eligibility requirements vary by program. All programs are limited to folks...

Can my mother request a will from the attorney who did the will ,she does not have access to her mothers home where will is

If there is a new will and your cousin will bring it to Surrogate's Court for probate, that should solve the problem unless you believe the new...

In New Jersey , is money inherited by a spouse available to the other spouse while they are still married?

In NJ neither a child nor an in law has any right to receive assets from a parent/in law. Therefore, your mother in law can cut you out if she...

Userfur - what does that mean.

A usufruct is a term used in LA but not in other states to my knowledge to describe a use right in property. A typical life estate in other states...

I was given a bed set by my aunt can she take it back?

Depends on the facts. A donor of a no strings attached gift doesn't have the right to change her mind and take it back. However, you probably...