Should gay unmarried couples who wish to name each other as executor in their wills, etc as "partner" or "life partner?"

Can you expand on your question - I'm not really clear what is being asked. Anyone can name anyone else as an executor if they wish (as long as...

Can Medicaid put a lien against my mother's home after she passes away.

Generally speaking, if she is on Medicaid and the Medicaid application was made then than 60 months after the transfer of the real estate, then...

I have been told by hospitals,etc. that the printed out power of attorney is not enough for more serious medical issues.

Is the person you are trying to act on behalf of a minor? Incompetent? You say you are not legal guardian? You refer to POA - who signed the POA...

In addition to what Mr. Wagner said, if there is no response whatsoever, the party who initiated the petition for citation will have to file a...

Is an executor of a irrevocable trust entitled to 20% off the top of the sale of the house that's part of the trust + his share?

I agree with my colleagues that it depends on what is "reasonable." However in most cases 20% would be quite high at least where I practice.

Do I need a living will?

Everyone should have an advance health care directive, yes.

Is taking principal from a revocable trust a taxable event?

I agree with Mr. Durr. These are the types of things that you should clearly understand from working with an attorney who explained how the RLT...

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If I contest my siblings being given the home of my parents what documents do I need to begin with before filing . . .

I would not engage in any type of estate/trust litigation without an attorney. The issue is not what paper to file but on what grounds you are...

I want a portion of my inheritance to go to another relative. What's the best way to do this?

I agree with Mr Durr that the disclaimer may not have the effect of having the disclaimed property go to the person you intend so you have to look...

If some one dies without a will can the son take ownership of his fathers possessions because they have same name

If there is no will, the estate would pass down to his legal heirs. If there is no spouse and no other children, the son would take his fathers...

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