Can you disinherit spouse if you only have inherited money left and none in your gross estate.

In some states it is possible to disinherit a spouse through various techniques. Other states have comprehensive spousal protections. You should...

NJ I am the Administratrix of my grandmother's estate who died intestate in NJ in 1949

First off, it is kind of amazing that the estate of an individual who died in 1949 still would not be settled. The beneficiaries of the estate...

Generally speaking an individual can place a fence on his own property provided it complies with applicable zoning and permit laws. You can start...

Is it required by law for nurses who are family members to report elder abuse.

Some states require nurses to report elder abuse. However, because emotional abuse is less apparent than physical or financial abuse, whether...

When a U.S. person gives more than the gift tax annual exclusion to one person in a calendar year, he must file a federal gift tax return. Unless...

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Don't know what to do?

A gift of $5,000 within 5 years of Medicaid application probably would disqualify your mother for Medicaid for up to two months depending on...

If my elderly father-in-law’s assets are limited to joint checking accounts and POD savings accounts – does he need a will?

Everyone should have a will. Even if you have nothing to pass by will today, you may tomorrow and it is usually a lot more expensive to administer...

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I maintained my mothers medicaid recoverable home while she was in long term care facility.Am I entitled to reimbursement

NJ Medicaid regulations generally treats a child's payments of a parent's expenses as gifts unless the parties prove that the payment was a loan....

I hate to disagree with my colleagues, but while Fiona's answer is correct as fa as it goes, it leaves out another option if your daughter has an...

Who is responsible for an outstanding morgage if that home is included in a Trust/Will when the owner passes away?

Only the person(s) who sign a mortgage are responsible, but if the mortgage isn't paid, the lender can foreclose. Therefore, if the property is...