We just took power attorney of a friend who has no knowledge of whats going on with her mother dying last year and her step fa

Seems to be many unanswered questions and I agree 'complexity written all over it' or at least layers of questions. Did her mom have a Will? Did...

My husband and I own a condo in New York city. We are considering placing it in a trust. What are the pros and cons?

You've received a good range of qualified answers. Do you have heirs? Assets? Is Tanzania temporary? Are you a New York resident? Discussing your...

My uncle passed 4 years ago leaving no will but leaving a house now the house is in limbo by the bank he took out a mortgage on

I agree with Ms. Johnson. The property isn't yours. At least not yet. More facts will be needed, i.e. where you stand as an heir/relative. In New...

NY state trust question

I agree with my colleagues. I'd first try a human connection with a phone call. Don't be dissuaded if they don't get on the phone right away--reach...

I agree with my colleagues. I'll add that often this is asked in relation to a DIY Will. If this is the case, consulting an attorney is surely...

There is a 5 year lookback for Medicaid. So if a transfer was made with 5 years of the application it is a countable asset. In joint accounts you'd...

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Legal rights of adult children as care givers in regards to wills and trusts.

I agree with Mr. Brinkmeier and Ms. McMahon. It seems you won't get anywhere discussing with the sister. Use the AVVO find a layer feature at top...

All good responses from my colleagues. Ask for an update or if there's anything you can provide to help the process. I you are told it'll be...

Do I need to hire an attorney to make a will?

Many good points here by all the attorneys. Most attorneys offer free consultation so they can assess your needs and advise you of costs. Simple...

If 85 year old female dementia patient failed to respond to cobra can she be reinstated.

More details would be needed for a helpful answer. How long ago has her husband passed? Were they both under his Cobra plan? Also, there may be...