Sorry for your loss. A will only handles assets upon death that don’t get transferred in some other manner. In this case, if your parents owned the...

An inheritance will not affect your ability to get Social Security disability income. SSDI it’s not a means-tested benefit. It’s something you’re...

Everything Mr. Wilson has explained is correct. From the facts you have described, it is likely you will not have to do anything unless you want to...

Look for an experienced Elder Law attorney, who can do Medicaid Asset Protection, and can get a new power of attorney signed using a directed signing.

Assuming the real estate you’re asking about as in Virginia, there’s usually no reason for you to talk to the mortgage company. If you are the only...

I completely agree with Mr. Hart. Virginia's filial responsibility law is here:...

The assets that were not titled into the trust prior to her death need to go through probate, where they will be controlled by her last will and...

Very sorry to hear about the stroke. A major stroke often leads to a long-term care stay in a nursing home, often for the rest of the person’s...

For Medicaid long-term care coverage, which seems to be the basis of your question, equity interest means the current fair market value or current...

The best solution is probably a new power of attorney. But they most likely need much more than that. If your parents have any assets, they need to...