NYS MEDICAID sent letter requesting information so they can retrieve money from my mother's estate. Not set up. what do I do?

I am actually handling the similar case now. Medicaid has a right to put a lien on your mom's estate if she was receiving it during her life. ...

Dad died with will, trust and life ins of 50K. Only ins. left in trust, will this have to go to probate?

Completely agree with Michael- sounds like your parents did sophisticated estate planning but not everything went according to plan as assets were...

LIVING TRUST TAXATION

Is your trust Revocable or Irrevocable? if its irrevocable it needs to pay tax on income it made on a separate tax return. If its revocable you...

Are there any exceptions to becoming an Trustee with a felony?

Not necessarily in NY, but it would raise questions in terms of Fiduciary integrity. I would avoid for logistical purposes.

Yep. Sounds like it's a case of elder abuse. Bring your mom to Elder Law Attorney right away and have him/her talk to your mom. And yes file for...

Wow interesting question. Yes 5 years look back provision applies to nursing home medicaids.

Yes you need to correct death certificate first -check with department of vital records how to do so. Second youneed to file probate or...

I agree with both answers although I think an attorney should review the trust and tell your accountant how it was drafted as accountants are not...

Hire an attorney and have him request trust documents from trustee. Demand an accounting to be done. Sincerely, Inna Fershteyn Law...

Has anyone ever dealt with elder financial abuse. My siblings ae persuading my parents to sign documents giving

I would get attorney involved and have him contact your relatives on your behalf. That may force them to replan. I am dealing with similar case...