Medicaid Planning: Annuity

I disagree; an annuity such as you describe is NOT Medicaid compliant! I urge you to consult a a certified elder law attorney! He/she can guide you...

Can estate attorney force heirs to sell parents home with sheriff's auction?

What is to be done with the proceeds of the sale? Is it to go to you and your siblings? If so, and the sale is not being conducted for any other...

Can I put into trust for my children a property that I own with 2 siblings, who do not want to put their shares in trust?

I agree with Attorney Schultz, I do this often with no problem. I would ask you discuss the pros and cons of an Irrevocable Income Only Trust...

This is a very sticky wicket; normally if a spouse is designated as beneficiary if an IRA, barring a property settlement agreement or divorce...

Will lead half to spouse and half to siblings what rights do siblings if mortgage not paid?

When parties are left a piece of property they take it subject to the existing lien. If you are a co-tenant you have as much a responsibility to...

Is there a statute of limitations for a probate case to close from the time it was opened?

You can certainly bring a complaint to remove a fiduciary, but I would first approach the current body in your state that oversees the probate...

Can my siter decide who gets what or sell to one sibling without asking other?

I find a will without explicit instructions or accompanied by a memorandum of the decedent stating who gets the items of personal property makes it...

Can my aunt gift $10,000 to her son if she has to much in her account for trying to qualify for medicaid ,since she is 82

A gift at this point will trigger a penalty period of ineligibility. However, it may be necessary as part of an asset protection plan; there us...

My father died the middle of March 2013. I have pancreatic cancer and don't know how much more time I have.

Yes, probably. Some wills have a requirement that the heir live ___ long after their death before it vests. Barring that, your interest vests...

Can someone with emergency power of attorney change a will? the "testator" is currently in a coma like state.

No, an Agent cannot change a will. BUT, if she was competent to execute a power if attorney she us also competent to change a will!