Can I use a power of attorney to gift money from someone in a nursing home covered by Medicaid in Pennsylvania ?

Double check that there are not any outstanding bills at the facility. Any money gifted over $501 in a given month will create a penalty and...

We’v Been together 10 years he’s got COPD if we marry will I be responsible for his medical bills?

There are not many details here to go on, but marriage usually carries the presumption that all assets held by the spouses are considered marital...

I have POA for my mother who has dementia and is living with my sister. My sister recently took my mother to the social security

A representative payee can be selected by your mother, but if you suspect that there was undue influence and that the sister is taking mother's...

Do I need to go to probate court?

If father did not have probate assets as you have described you may be able to get away without opening probate. However, it is always wise to...

What does a parent do?

Sounds like grandfather put the money in the UTMA account for the benefit of the son. You would need to consult an NJ attorney as to when control...

The cash value of her personal effects cannot exceed the allowable asset limit set for Ohio. I agree you will need to check with an elder law...

Supposed parent's estate wish vs. signed sibling agreement?

The questions turns on the language of the agreement, its terms, and any provisions that are made in the event of a breach of the agreement's...

Medicaid & joint survivor pension benefit

Would have to look at the specifics of the pension death benefit and how it is currently being paid out to know how to advise you on either of...

That must be a difficult situation for you. There are multiple guardianship services and public assistance that may be able to assist your cousin...

My companion of 9 yrs has died and he and his wife never divorced. She’s refusing too pay any funeral expenses, help?

I'm sorry for your loss. Do you know if he had a will? If there are assets, wife has the option of taking an elective share.