What happens now that my 12 year old daughter is the next of kin for her estranged father's life insurance policy?

This is a very technical and fact dependent question that i can't answer simply. I would recommend consulting a local trusts and estates lawyer to...

Is there any legal recourse to stay in a home after caring for a family member or any programs to help find a new home afterward

Complicated situation. It may be possible to give house to your fiance but depends on various factors two of which could be whether the sister...

If you don't get good advice, you could lose the house but an elder law attorney can offer strategies to accomplish your mom's goals. But expect...

Your approach may lead to gift penalties that other approaches may minimize or avoid. Consult an elder law attorney re options.

Can a disabled individual put excess cash over 2000.00 in a trust so they don’t lose SSI benefits? How is that done?

Depending on how and when your son became disabled (I assume at birth for autism spectrum.), we may be able to protect his benefits and savings...

Can a person who has been diagnosed with dementia make a new will with a new attorney

Maybe yes, maybe no. Depends on extent of dementia, whether aunt still can make certain decisions and retains certain capacities, whether will...

What is a 5 year look back?

In some situations a marital home is not subject to Medicaid claims but in other situations it may be reached by Medicaid. The answer to your...

I would like to remove my husband's name off the deed?

If your husband requires long term care, it may help save assets to transfer ownership of the house to you alone but that is only one step. You...

Is it worth it to put a new house in my mom’s name?

Your question indicates some serious misconceptions such as re Medicare vs. Medicaid and inheritance tax. I strongly recommend consulting an...

Mother in law is hospitalized in the Philippines. Can we set it up so she can receive Medicare Part B rehab benefits ?

Maybe. Depends on a lot of factors like whether mom already has Medicare and whether rehab is medically necessary. Also, an issue may be how to...