Based on the limited facts you provided, yes there is a probability that if your father is in a nursing home and you apply for Medicaid within 5...

Lloyd is on point. While the internet (and Suzy Ormand) can give you general information that may not apply to you or the state in which you...

I am assuming this is through the PA CHC Waiver program. If you are acting as agent under POA or as a legal guardian you would not be able to be...

I agree with John. It sounds like these questions should be addressed with an experienced estate administration lawyer. The reality is that a...

As an agent under a POA, you have the rights provided in the document. Without seeing the document it is impossible to tell you exactly what...

This brings up far too many questions to be answered in this forum. First, you need to speak to an elder law attorney who understands these...

The answer will depend on a number of factors. In general, jointly owned marital property is protected against the individual creditors of either...

Can you challenge a spouse as next of kin in pennsylvania?

A joint account does not need to go through probate nor does an account with a beneficiary named. There may be reasons why these are not good...

Do they have to go through probate?

The other joint owner has immediate access and ownership of the money in the joint account (including the property). Those assets do not need to...

The postnuptial agreement takes a higher priority because it defines the parties rights in the event of disability, death or divorce. More...