Wow, I am sorry that you are going through this experience. I wish I could tell you that it is unique but I know that it is not. I'm sure that...

Can a mentally disabled person take ownership of a property due to certain circumstances?

If only creditor protection were this easy! If you were to exercise a disclaimer, a legal "no thank you", as you are suggesting, it would depends...

How soon does a house that is paid for have to be deeded over to family members to be excluded from medicaid assistance

Even though Medicaid is a federal program, it is administered by the individual states so you really need to see an elder law attorney that...

Our son of 24 who lived with us was killed in an accident recently.

First, let me offer my condolences on the lost of your son. You personally have no legal obligation to pay your son's debts. If however, you...

How to be appointed executor for the estate of a person who died intestate?

This answer to this question is very state specific, with that being said however, usually, in an intestate (meaning no Will) situation you may be...

A credit shelter trust is created to preserve the decedent's estate tax exemption so a marital deduction would not apply in this case. Since the...

Validity of a will written in NJ if person now lives in Ohio

That is to say "Wills" are state specific.

Validity of a will written in NJ if person now lives in Ohio

Good question. Will are state specific as it would be a good idea to have it review by an Ohio estate planning attorney.

Changing one aspect of beneficiaries in a will

You could likely have an attorney draft a codicil to your Will but there are other considerations. Skipping a generation by leaving your wealth to...

Does a power of attorney in Charlotte county have any right to self help?

Could you please be a little more clear? Self help themselves to the assets? Give themselves advice? I am sure what what you are asking.