What happens when a PR dies?

In Virginia, probate is a formal, court-directed process. The death of a Personal Representative would require that their named successor assume...

My dad did a life estate and left everything of his and moms to his children and nothing to my mom

If your mother and father were married at your father's death then in Virginia, the answer to your question is no, this would not be legal. Your...

What rights do stepchildren have to assets when no will is present?

I wish I had better news for you. Know that the laws that govern who inherits an estate in which the decendent left no will or trust is very state...

Is there a way to keep an assisted care home from taking all my mother-in-law's assets before relying on Medicare?

You need to consult immediately with a qualified elder law attorney in your area. Unfortunately, you have not, nor could you provide sufficient...

My mother is the beneficiary of $100,000 life insurance policy from my father who recently died.

Gifting is an acceptable form of estate planning but should not be attempted without a thorough understanding of the consequences of any gift;...

Can you leave estate to be shared equally among two siblings with stipulations?

While I am sure you could structure a will or trust to accomplish this, my question would have to be: why? Why not just leave it to your...

Disclaiming an inheritance would disqualify the person recieving benefits as it would be viewed by the Medicaid eligibility worker as an...

Transfer during lookback period

I strongly encourage you to see an Elder Law attorney in MA. In Virginia, if this gift was unrelated to your mother's subsequent need for long...

Medicaid and trusts

The general rule of thumb is to create your planning, in your case a income trust, before applying for Medicaid. In this way, the eligibility...

Average expected probate settlement

I'm hoping that a Michigan attorney will respond to this question as I practice exclusively in Virginia. With that said, you mention that you and...