How will my SS be affected if my husband is in a nursing home under Medicaid,

Your income is your income. You may qualify to claim your husband's social security on the Medicaid application. You would do well to consult...

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As my colleague said in his answer the 6 month period is the time for creditors to file claims against the estate. Assuming a "regular estate" the...

Sitting down with an attorney to evaluate the claims may save you time, cost and hassle in the long run. If the claims are legitimate you can pay...

My son died with no will, his father was not apart of his life. How do I stop him from getting insurance money

"His father was not a part of his life" makes me think that there was no legal proceeding ordering this, but the father simply did not play a role...

Should we 3 grown kids sign over life insurance policy left out of Dad's estate so stepmom can be personal representative?

A personal representative is the person in charge of a probate estate. Life insurance proceeds where a surviving beneficiary is named are not...

Is the account an IRA or is it an employer retirement plan (401k, etc.). Spousal rights are different based on the type of account. An IRA...

We live in the state of Maryland.....how do we setup an estate after my mother died and left no will. What are we to do?

One thing to keep in mind is that if there is no will and the children are the closest surviving relations then all 9 of the children have an equal...

Is a standard POA enough to manage my son's finances for him while he is in Iraq?

I am answering only to emphasize that a power of attorney is important, but your son should look at getting his estate in order for health care...

Do I need a lawyer to file for adult guardianship? If so, what are the typical fees associated .

I agree with the prior answer. An attorney is helpful to shepherd the matter through the system. A formal hearing is required before an order is...

I am one of 4 siblings. Our father passed away mid 2012. . He was a widow since 1979. My siblings and myself range in age from

There are many reasons for situation like this to develop. As was said previously, the word "depositions" has a particular legal meaning and it...