If i received an inheritance does half of everything go to my husband?

No. Your inheritance in yours and your husband has no rights in it unless you give him rights. If you keep the inheritance in your name alone,...

My dad wants me to help him write a last will and testament.

Preparing a will for a relative when you aren't a trusts and estates lawyer is a great way to cause all kinds of problems for yourself and your...

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If you don't trust your lawyer, you should switch to a different lawyer. Lawrence Friedman, Bridgewater, NJ. Certified as an Elder Law Attorney...

My father died 4 years ago with a living trust in place since 2005. My mother passed away last week but she changed the trust.

Some living trusts give the surviving spouse full authority to change the beneficiaries while others limit or preclude that authority. Far and...

As David notes the Garn- St. Germain Act protects certain transfers in trust. The Act appears as follows at 12 USC § 1701j-3 - Preemption of...

Just got a Medicaid lien for my fatherinlaw who passed 04/2010. There are no assets. What to do?

I agree with Doris but would add that while the state could simply be asking for information to determine if there is an estate recovery claim,...

Dose it affect you if u apply for deferred action policy and getting govt help?

I agree with my colleague that your inquiry isn't clear, but low income persons often can get legal advice on government aid from a local legal...

As Fin POA How can I protect my mom's possessions from being sold by family members?

While the agent under power of attorney has legal authority over the principal's [your mom's] finances, assets, and income, that doesn't do you...

What are the steps to get an elderly parent Medicaid eligible?

The #1 step to help anyone qualify for Medicaid is to consult an elder law attorney. While an individual who receives SSI usually should qualify...

Which trust is right for us?

If your son is disabled for Social Security purposes, he potentially can qualify for Medicaid and other benefits provided you do special needs...