Does she need to tell the nursing home about a personal injury lawsuit settlement that she is about to receive?

The personal injury attorney has an obligation to resolve all liens. If the attorney knows your mother is on Medicaid than he is obligated to...

Can they do this?

Anwering this question requires some assumptions. First lets assume, based upon the statement that you are being asked to sign off on appointment...

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What are my rights. He has no will.

Not sure what kind of document was signed by your husband so it is hard to give a specific answer. However, the legal validity of any legal...

Can my ex get support from me now? Should my new husband and I claim taxes "married filing separately"? or does it not matter?

If you are speaking about spousal support, re-marriage can have an effect if it increases your amount of available income. If it is for child...

My question is when the two years to file an estate status begin, is it from the date of death or probate?

The correct answer is two years form the DATE OF DECEDANT'S DEATH, not from the date of probate.

What does that mean, and when can the money be disbursed?

The assets have to be collected and real estate sold with the proceeds going to an estate account. the personal representative of the estate must...

Am I responsible for paying any of his debt with that money? is there anything else for the executor to do?

It looks like there are no "probate assets". Anything that the deceased owned solely in his name, without co-owners, at the time of his death would...

Do I have to send a copy of the will to my step kids

If the step-children have no beneficial interest in the proceeds of the estate there is no requirement that you provide a copy of the will of a...

Does the whole will get thrown out, ? Why?

A little more information would yield a better answer. If the validity of the will is challenged and the court finds the will is not valid, the...

Can any of her personal account be used for legal fees? Am I liable to tax on money I will not receive?

Sympathies on the loss of your mother. Legal fees can be paid by you from the joint account that you held. The money belongs to you and if you...