Questions answered by Joseph M. Masiuk

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How do i contest money that my father left when he passed with no will?

Joseph's answer | Answered on December 07, 2012

You've left us with very few facts, which could make a difference as to what kind of advice you need, but I'm going to give it a try: When it...

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How long after all assets are liquidated should it take the lawyer to finalize distribution in PA?

Joseph's answer | Answered on November 26, 2012

In our office, assuming no difficulties or problems, distribution of an estate is finalized after we receive what is called the Notice of...

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How do i become co-trustee of my special needs trust? or break the trust all together ?

Joseph's answer | Answered on November 15, 2012

Short answer: You cannot become a co-trustee (or a trustee) of your own Special Needs Trust. There are very specific reasons why that trust was...

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As a beneficiary & executrix to a will,am i entitled to my share of money from selling the deceased's car as soon as car is sold

Joseph's answer | Answered on November 03, 2012

You are to receive your share, net of taxes and expenses, from ALL property, of whatever type. The "when" is the trickier question. In our...

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Who gets property when there was no will?

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 14, 2012

I agree with my colleagues who have already written you when they say that there is more to this question than meets the eye. I also agree with...

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If I set up an irrevocable trust for my aunt in PA, can she still do $500 monthly gifting, which has no medicaid lookback rules?

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 10, 2012

T Sadly, the answer to your question, as you asked it, is no. For your aunt to create the irrevocable trust that will not be counted as an...

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Father in law passed away no will, one siblings name is on the mbile home. other siblings are estranged from father.

Joseph's answer | Answered on September 27, 2012

In addition to agreeing with the answers of my two fine colleagues, I would add the following, since this issue crops up repeatedly on Avvo: The...

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If you sell your real estate to a family member in pa how many years before it can't be reversed by gov.?

Joseph's answer | Answered on September 24, 2012

Along with my fellow lawyers who have attempted to answer your question, I have no idea what you're trying to ask here. If your question has to...

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My sister is handling my mother's will, and she is not following the directives of the will

Joseph's answer | Answered on September 24, 2012

The executrix's job is to carry out the terms of the will--not to do her own thing based upon what she wants. She took an oath to that effect in...

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I HAVE OWNED A HOUSE, I RECEIVED IT FROM MY MOTHER, WHAT HAPPENS IF SHE GOES TO A NURSING HOME.

Joseph's answer | Answered on September 22, 2012

Mr. Fromm is correct: 1. You should have seen a lawyer specializing in Medicaid BEFORE you accepted the transfer and invested money into the...

Joseph M. Masiuk's Answers (522)

How do i contest money that my father left when he passed with no will?

How long after all assets are liquidated should it take the lawyer to finalize distribution in PA?

How do i become co-trustee of my special needs trust? or break the trust all together ?

As a beneficiary & executrix to a will,am i entitled to my share of money from selling the deceased's car as soon as car is sold

Who gets property when there was no will?

If I set up an irrevocable trust for my aunt in PA, can she still do $500 monthly gifting, which has no medicaid lookback rules?

Father in law passed away no will, one siblings name is on the mbile home. other siblings are estranged from father.

If you sell your real estate to a family member in pa how many years before it can't be reversed by gov.?

My sister is handling my mother's will, and she is not following the directives of the will

I HAVE OWNED A HOUSE, I RECEIVED IT FROM MY MOTHER, WHAT HAPPENS IF SHE GOES TO A NURSING HOME.