Based on the information you've provided, I'm not sure if you're using the term "legal guardian" correctly. A legal guardian is one appointed by a...

If appointed by an executor to manage finances for an estate, do I have the same liability when reporting personal property?

It's hard to respond to this question without more information. An executor can retain the services of an investment professional to advise the...

Is the estate reimbursed any fees from a home, ie: electricity bills or real estate taxes, when that said house is sold?

Unfortunately, it's not possible to answer your question without more information. There may be language in the will that addresses this issue. ...

Is it a common or reasonable practice to have a proposed ward name a proposed guardian (a stranger) as executor of their will?

The situation you describe is not typical at all. It's rather alarming. The fact that the will predated the guardianship by such a short amount...

Elder father owns two homes. He is at risk of losing both to back taxes. Should he take out a HELOC or transfer homes to me?

I agree that you really need to sit down with an elder law attorney to work through your options. Since you mention you have a power of attorney...

My Dad passed away in a nursing home he was receiving medicaid assistance. In the state of PA.

Based on the info. you've provided, it sounds like the money will not be subject to estate recovery. It sounds like there was an assignment of the...

PA's estate recovery program is limited to probate assets. So normally life insurance isn't subject to an estate recovery claim. However, if the...

Are my expenses covered?

I think you can be reimbursed for your travel expenses, but there are a couple factors to consider. First, you'll need to convince your brother...

Is a medical POA needed to make health care decisions on your spouses behalf?

If your spouse has no healthcare power of attorney in place, you can act as his health care representative. This will permit you to make some, but...

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I have a question regarding reverse mortgages.

I agree with Mr. Wagner. It's unlikely that becoming a co-owner and then taking out a reverse mortgage would benefit your parents. Since you are...