Adding your name to the deed is also a gift and a gift tax return needs to be filed. The gift has implications if your mom needs to apply for...

Maryland does not recognize "common law" marriage. As already stated, you need to know how the property is titled. You can search land records...

As stated above, a deed is prepared to transfer real estate. Your father may gift his interest in this property to you. Your father needs to...

Can I get custody of my grandchildren if son is incarcerated and I am helping mother 90% of time?

An option may be to file for guardianship of the person which will allow you to make health care decisions for the minor children. You will need...

85-yr-old Mom has no assets and about $25,000 left of Dad's life insurance policy. Needs $ for her care & it won't last long.

I am an elder law attorney here in Millersville. Is your mom living in a nursing home now? I ask this because $3K is very low for nursing homes...

My suggestion would be to hire an elder law attorney soon. In Maryland, a joint brokerage account may be a protected or uncountable asset for...

My mothers small estate of 7600.00 includes 5600.00 in uncashed checks and 2000.00 in a joint checking & joint CD accounts.

Regarding Medicaid, the State of Maryland can only recover assets through probate. The joint accounts are nonprobate assets. The person who...

How to go about Child Custody/Guardianship after the death of both parents

A guardianship of the person and property will need to filed in the Curcuit Court of the County where they lived. You should hire an attorney to...

Disabled child turning 18 and I am going to petition for guardianship property. She has no assets. Is there any downside.

The court will allow you to become guardian of the property only if there are assets in your child's name. If child receives SSI, you can become...

How can my mother protect her house from possible liens if she goes into a nursing home or long hospital visit?

You should consult with an elder law attorney. Medicaid is a federal program administered by the states that will pay for a long term care stay in...