My mother will be going to assisted living in the near future. I read about the reverse half a loaf strategy. The assisted

This strategy is primarily used when the elder is going into long term care, not usually assisted living. It is imperative you speak to an elder...

I live with my parents and pay rent. I have a 6 year old and a 7 year old autistic boy. I have applied for medicaid.

What type Medicaid have you applied for? We need more information.

Do I need to reimburse my 2 sisters who paid for our father's funeral if the estate is insolvent?

I'm not sure they have a choice in keeping the guns if the estate is truly insolvent. Are there other debts aside from the funeral?

I live in the state of Virginia. My father passed away last year with no will. His estate is insolvent and no one

I would also add that the real estate of a decedent stands for his debts despite "dropping like a rock". Thus is your numbers are correct and...

When a sibling passes away can his children sue the deceased's living siblings for part of the land that his name was never on?

I doubt they will have success. No matter the reason, he was excluded from the deed from his mother. Unless there was some side agreement of...

Do i have to probate an estate w/joint bank accounts for myself and the deceased? can i transfer car title without probate?

In Virginia I would urge you to simply record the will, file a list of heirs and they have a form you would use to transfer the title; there would...

When does the executor position start with all it's authority before you file or after you filled informal probate?

In Virginia and there is a will and named Executor, that person is under no time requirement to "qualify" as Executor but, they have no real...

If it is already involved in litigation and he or she is attorney of record, my experience is you need judicial approval to withdraw.

HOW DOES A WILL GET DISTRIBUTED IF THERE ARE LIMITED ASSETS?

If the surviving spouse makes her statutory claims, that may make the specific bequests of no effect. Seek counsel.

Is there a way to compel my brother to buy me out of the home we inherited from our parents?

I agree with my colleague. A Partition Suit is how you can best force the issue and protect your interest!!