Is it necessary to set up a temporary guardianship in NY to care for my 16 year old stepdaughter in the absence of her parents?

Hi The parents can sign a document giving authority while the minor is in your care.

Last Will & Testimony has been drafted by the Estate Planning Attorney, we have paid him however,he has FAILED TO COMPLETE IT.

Hi The best thing to so is to speak with the attorney and see want can be done to complete the will. Generally you don't "document" anything in a...

Hi Generally the lien will not be enforced as long as the home is the home of the child with disabilities. You should meet with an experienced...

If the family member is a successor agent they can demand an accounting under the poa statute. Having a stroke or any other medical condition does...

Can the gov (Texas) claim my grandpa's house if he goes to a nursing home? They rely on Medicaid.

I am sorry to hear that your grandparents are in this situation. Each state has it's own Medicaid estate recovery rules, and to make sure your...

Why do most lawyers in New York charge enormous consultation fees? Especially if its about recovering funds from an estate?

Consultation fees are charged because the attorney will be spending time reviewing facts, documents and case history before or during the meeting....

Guardianship of a disabled child

The non-custodial parent will be required to receive notice of the proceeding. If they appear and object then the court would make a determination...

Are taxes automatically withdrawn from an inheritance?

Ssd and wc are not means tested benefits, however if your are also receiving ssi and Medicaid and other means tested benefits the means tested...

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My wife was named as a co-trustee in her mothers trust. Does this mean that she is a Beneficiary of the trust ?

Within the body of the trust there will be a section that provides the dispositive provisions of the trust following the death of the grantor....

Voluntary Administration or Probate?

When you bring a voluntary administration (small estate proceeding) you receive certificates which designate each asset to be collected. On the...