How long does it take to get judicial approval to disburse estate funds. I've been waiting 6 months and still no date set.

Its tough to second guess another attorney from a distance. I will say that each court moves at its own pace. Its always best to find an attorney...

What can I do with a house with a life estate when the person who transferred lives in an assisted living facility ?

This is more of a real estate question. Usually the life estate holder has to pay the taxes, if they are not paying you can sue and/or terminate...

My mom's house was left to seven kids to be divided u equally,my sister and I were named co,-executors,my sister took out a loan

If you are co-executor, she shouldn't have been able to take a loan without your approval. You are going to have to go to a lawyer and sort this...

My son is handicapped and my mother put her home in trust for my son, her grandson. What will happen to the home?

It depends what the trust says, but presumably if it is in trust, the house never goes in your son's name. Not sure what your concerns are. Are you...

How to know for sure if you have a trust with no proof of paperwork

Some states require that you file the trust or evidence of the trust with the county clerk. You can also try the lawyer who you believe set it up....

Are you saying she wrote a Will and did not say how to divide her assets? If you are the only child, I would challenge the Will but you will need...

I co-purchested my home with my elder mother. 50/50. 4 years ago we put deed in my name. i live there can medicare claim it?

After 5 years (60 months), Medicaid deny payments based on assets that were transferred. Has she already incurred bills?

Can I have medical rights to my elder father's care if he is married?

You need community Medicaid which means that New York State will pay for care in the home. If Medicare is paying for the rehab, at some point in...

Is it advisable to have one of your children on your checking account?

If we are talking about your day to day checking account to help you pay bills, it should be fine. As long as you consider the opinions of your...

If you received notice of the claim within 7 months of the probate then the executor is required to pay the debt or contest it.