If he has physically abused her she needs to file a police report. If the police discover that she was in fact physically abuse she may be able to...

Spouse opened a seperate account.

I have changed the practice area marked above to Bankruptcy. If you are filing bankruptcy the financial institution will be limited as to what...

Is an annuity with death benefit and named beneficiary subject to orphan's court jurisdiction?

Your question is not clear. If you are asking if the annuity is subject to probate, the answer is no. The property transfers by way of the...

If a parent with dementia has to go on medicaid at death do the children have to back all costs to the state of Georgia

Typically the department or agency of your State that administers Medicaid will seek to recover the monies paid out on behalf of a recipient from...

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Can i pay for a sitter for my elderly parent from her va benifits

I know this may sound like a typical attorney answer but, it depends. There is information that was not provided. Has your mother been declared...

Inheritance taxes in Pennsylvania

I agree with the previous attorneys' comments with regard to interest. The interest is set by statute. The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue has...

Do I need a Vermont attorney or a New York one? What kind?

You should hire counsel. I would recommend Vermont counsel who specializes in elder law and Orphans' court litigation.

Can power of attorney allow you to put money in a trust for yourself

It depends. The power of attorney di Document may allow for gifting. However, that is not the end of the discussion. The agent has a duty to...

I would caution you on removing funds from the account. Although you cannot be prosecuted criminally for removing the funds, you could be sued in...

My mothere passed away a month ago. I found out she signed a car loan with a friend. The friend has the car.

If you have an attorney he should be able to answer your questions. If not, seek new counsel. There is a lot of missing information. Who owns...