It depends what type of trust. If, for example, she puts the house into a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust and retains the right to live in the...

How can you claim benefits and property after death ?

I'm sorry about what your family is going through. I changed the category to "probate" since you're seeking information about how to proceed after...

I would like some information about life estate planning, as well as preparation of will.

If you are asking about a life estate, I will assume you own your home and are a senior who wants to protect it in the event you may need long term...

Now that the lawyer has everyone address and date of birth how long should it take for us to get our checks through Surrogate?

I'm so sorry. That sounds like a terrible ordeal. I agree with Mr. Bower - the probate courts are very backed up and everything takes a long...

My mom just passed away and she had a trustwhich iam executrix of what do i do first?

I'm sorry for your loss. I agree with both of the attorney who have answered. In addition to compiling the information suggested above, see if...

My father made my sister executor of his house

I am sorry for your loss. I'm going to assume that your dad just recently passed and your sister is petitioning to be formally appointed the...

How does an Article 81 guardian modify powers?

It sounds like you've taken a lot on your shoulders handling this matter pro se, and I give you a lot of credit for getting in done on your own. ...

How can my dad avoid NY Medicaid Probate on a FL property and not losing his Medicaid doing so?

From a New York Medicaid perspective, since your parents are legally married, your dad should be able to transfer his interest in the Florida...

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What can a disabled person do to have their portion of a will be exempt from the 5 year look back that nursing homes do?

This sounds like an important and urgent situation. I would need to know some more details about how the money is being held. Was the money left...

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I'm so sorry for your loss. In order to do a complete analysis, I would need to know some additonal information: Is anyone else on the deed with...