Is a life insurance policy subject to community property laws in California? the policy has one person named as beneficiary.

A life insurance policy could be community property or separate property depending on whether it was purchased and funded before, during, or after...

Do I need to provide NYS HRA with receipts for items purchased with my money if my husband lives in a nursing home?

Medicaid officials are entitled to reasonable information to determine your income, resources and living expenses in order to determine your...

Elderly woman lives w/son's family, is abusive, wants 24/7 care, which family can't provide. She will not leave. How to evict?

Your question raises issues that are extremely fact based. For instance,the woman may or may not have claims against the house or for her...

If an estate totals $100,000 and one of the two beneficiary owes the estate $50,000, then the estate really totals $150,000 so that the estate...

How much for a living will?

While forms are available on line and from some health care providers to do a simple living will, I find the forms generally are woefully...

In NJ is it illegal to NOT probate a will?

To probate a will, the proponent must pay a fee. While it would be illegal to hide the will or refuse to make it available for aninterested party...

Who is a guardian ? T

I agree with my colleagues regarding the role and appointment of a guardian. Unless Superior Court appointed you legal guardian, you aren't...

Brother-in-law stole from my husband's estate. How do I handle this?

There is no question that your spouse's brother had no right to take your deceased spouse's assets where you are executor and the assets aren't...

What rights do I have to place my relative in a facility or request evaluations if I am the POA and medical POA

While state law may vary, generally, an agent under financial or health care power of attorney cannot act against the principal's wishes. Thus, if...

I doubt you will get a fair deal unless you consult a local attorney who regularly deals with elderly and psychiatric issues. Lawrence Friedman,...