You should not buy this property unless you have a complete understanding of what you are buying into. IRS indicates that there may be further...

Do I have a basis to contest a Will of a great aunt?

You MIGHT have grounds to make claims but the rules are quite technical. You should be prepared to pay a lawyer for several hours of time [on a...

My father passed in sept . I am executor of his will . I hired realestate agent to sell house and she has not posted correct

You can fire a real estate agent per the terms of the listing contract. However, even if you fire the agent, you may be liable for commission...

In Nj beneficiaries can witness a will. Nevertheless, a properly witnessed will can be invalid due to undue influence, lack of capacity, or for...

My father died without a will.

The other two lawyers' answers are right on point. To cut to the chase, since NJ estate administration is not supervised by court, your sister can...

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Depends on the terms of the POA, the father's mental state when the POA was signed and now, and possibly the IRA terms. An elder law attorney...

Trying to determine if it is legal to pay a sibling for care of a mom who has dementia instead of paying a long term care org.

While it can be legal to pay a relative for long term care, doing so raises MANY MAJOR tax and other issues. It would be nuts to do this w/o...

Can the State view my mother's home as an asset in determining my step dad's eligibility for Title XIX?

The house IS at risk due to estate recovery but a good elder law attorney easily can avoid that risk. Principal residence of a spouse isn't...

Is the Federal Govt able to sue for assets of relatives of Medicaid patients? If so, does this also apply to Medicare patients?

Yes, the federal government can sue, but you seem to be confusing numerous legal principles. For instance, the Medicaid gift look back period is 5...

Wisconsin Resident Medicaid question.

No you should see an elder law attorney. Gifts can REALLY screw you up if made w/o advice from an expert in Medicaid law.