Power of attorney

A Power of Attorney may authorize an agent to perform various tasks relating to assets and also to health care. We separate the health care...

How long does pa give you to file a will and if a house was left to the adult children, is there any money that needs to be paid

Definitely need to probate the Will. Go to City Hall. Remember that Register requires the original Will. You will have to pay a probate fee -...

My Father suffers from Parkinson's and Dementia, they have assets beyond Medicaids eligibility. Do we need a Lawyer?

Should be no difference between "Medicaid" attorney and Elder Law Attorney unless they are really starting to break down what we do into...

My elderly mother cannot live in our family home any longer due to her inability to go up two flights of stairs. She is 99

No taxes under §121 if she is selling her residence. No gift taxes although gift return might be required. So your worry is not taxes but gifts...

What is the statue of limitations on paying taxes on an inherited property ?

You will have to prove that you filed and paid inheritance taxes in order to clear title. If you cannot show a return or assessment from Dept of...

How to move an estate forward?

Lots of oddities here. Tax was due 2 years ago. It is possible that the attorney requested and obtained an extension of time to file because of...

Should i file for pobate when the estate is only worth $2,400.00 in stock

The transfer agent will likely require short certificate or Court order. You can proceed via small estate petition but you will have to go it...

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Can my aunt who is in a nursing home purchase a car as part of a medicaid "spend down" plan.

An applicant for medical assistance can have a car. What you are suggesting however is one of those tactics that would be frowned upon by the...

I would suggest that you hire and attorney to represent your interest in this estate. Note that the attorney for the estate does not represent...

I am not sure who "they" might be but let me take a stab and say that it is your siblings perhaps? Sounds a bit like a "caregiver" exemption to...