How do I get money from my parent's account to pay his bills?

Apply to Superior Court for guardianship but legal fees and costs typically are in the thousands.

If you are willing to incur several thousand dollars in legal fees which may or may not be reimbursed, you can apply for guardianship although...

Can someone receiving SSDI be the paid care giver for an elderly parent?

Complicated question. An individual is NOT eligible for SSDI unless she is disabled. If an individual is capable of earning more than the monthly...

Is my husband responsible for a doctor bill under Filial Responsibility?

NJ has an old filial responsibility law on the books but I have not seen it enforced. Not sure about NY. Depending on facts, your husband may...

The answers to your questions depend on numerous factors such as terms of trust, terms of court orders re trust, child's government benefits,...

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Can the two substitute executors named on the NJ will also be the two signing witnesses before a notary?

While it is best to have disinterested witnesses, potential substitute executors can serve as witnesses. Unless there are issues or will contests,...

Trustee and personal lawsuit to satisfy personal judgment

Depends on the terms of the trust, whether you have acted properly, and various other factors. Trusts are not necessarily responsible for trustee...

I agree with David's excellent post above but since David did not get into NJ inheritance tax I will. NJ inheritance tax applies to a CD that...

Did the decedent live in NJ or MD? Could cost in the thousands for a lawyer to do more than write a letter so is it worth the cost?

How can I get respite from full time care giving to return to work?

Consult a local elder law attorney to see if Medicaid or other programs can help.