How does one handle the funds of a beneficiary that is mentality unstable?

I agree with Mr. Hart that guardianship (personal and financial) should certainly be considered, but whether the beneficiary you’re describing...

I am very sorry this has happened to you and your wife. You have two legal issues. First is a personal injury matter — a possible negligence case...

Mr. Oakley has provided a very comprehensive response. However, to specifically answer your question, some Aging Lifecare Specialists (formerly...

The nursing home can't take the home. They (and Medicaid) will, however, require that you and your mother sell the home and give your mother her...

Joint ownership means that you own half the house now, as does she. But because you posted this question in the elder law category, I suspect there...

I agree with my friend Mr. Wilson that guardianship and conservatorship is probably the route you need to pursue at this point.

Am I and my sisters entitled to get anything from my deceased mother's retirement savings?

You definitely should start by having a consultation with an experienced probate attorney. If she had a retirement account, she may have named...

Your question raises money additional questions. Why would your wife sign a quitclaim deed to you as opposed to a general warranty deed? You...

Real estate in Virginia does not usually have to go through probate; it drops like a rock upon recordation of the will and a list of heirs....

Even if it is a condo, you do not need “permission” from the condo association to sell the property. However, you are required to get certain...