I agree with the advice to contact an elder law attorney to discuss the possibility of guardianship and other alternatives. You may also want to...

In Maryland, assets you inherit —including your interest in her house, an inherited IRA, and cash — are ordinarily your non-marital property and...

Yes. An advance medical directive can name two or more agents to make decisions, either stating that they must all act together or that each can...

There's no way to answer your question without seeing the actual deed where your husband and his ex-wife took title and seeing their divorce decree...

The way for you to become your mom's agent under power of attorney is to schedule an appointment with an experienced Elder Law attorney, who may...

I agree with Mr. Wolf, though it is not called a Medicaid qualifying trust, as those were outlawed in 1993. What your mother needs to consider is a...

Ms. Cloud is correct -- the answer to your question is a partition suit. Many real estate attorneys and general practice attorneys who do...

I must disagree slightly with my colleagues. You should consult an experienced Elder Law attorney, not just an estate planning attorney. You must...

A Maryland inventory only requires probate assets to be listed. Assets with beneficiary designations do not generally go through probate -- so long...

The personal representative of an estate can collect on the loan according to the term of the loan. It's best to consult with an attorney to review...