What if I was widowed/ remarried? Can my husband's adult children claim inheritance to my home before I married their Father?
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Answered on March 02, 2023
My response is based on the assumption that your current husband is not on title to the home.
If your husband died first, then his children can...
What will happen since my husband has no will or beneficiaries on his bank account or personal property?
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Answered on February 26, 2023
I agree with my colleague, but will add that if the bank accounts are jointly held, then the surviving owner would be the remaining owner of the...
Is this the answer to getting my mother’s Medicaid approved?
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Answered on February 08, 2023
Even with spousal refusal the agency can require information regarding your father's income and assets prior to approving her application. In New...
What income is counted for Medicaid in New York.
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Answered on October 28, 2022
Income is any payment you receive. There are two categories of income rules, one is for individuals that are blind, disabled, or 65 years or older,...
A friend in Manhattan has revised her will. She said banks canNOT notarize wills and told to see an atty. I am a notary. Can I?
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Answered on August 30, 2022
The person who is signing a will is called the "Testator." The requirements to have a valid will do not include the Testator's notarized signature....
We live in new york state, does my mothers social security check go to the nursing home once she is admtted?
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Answered on May 23, 2022
In New York State, a resident of a nursing home on Medicaid is entitled to keep the first $50 of their monthly income, but the rest of his or her...
I want to make a will and have a couple of questions about the process.
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Answered on April 25, 2022
I agree with my colleagues, but I would add that if you do not want to disclose your assets to your wife, you should not use the same attorney as...
Can my mother qualify for medicaid if she have a irrevocable trust?
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Answered on April 05, 2022
To answer your question, it may be possible for your mother to qualify for some of Medicaid's programs utilizing an irrevocable trust as an asset...
If property is in a Trust, who are rent checks made out to?
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Answered on December 17, 2021
A review of the particular trust is always necessary before giving specific guidance related to the trust. The terms of the trust will govern the...
Inheritance
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Answered on September 20, 2021
It really depends on how the deed to the house is titled. A review of the current deed would be necessary.
If you brother owns 100% of the house...