I want to know if state can take the family home.

Seek counsel from an experienced elder law attorney! You may qualify as a "caretaker child" and that would protect the home; also yore status as a...

The only thing I would add is seek out counsel from a tax attorney or accountant as to the tax ramifications of each of the beneficiary's options!...

Elder Law - Certificate of Medical Examination - After reviewing the detailed and personal questions asked on this form:

First of all, if there is a Durable Power of Attorney and/or Health Care Power of Attorney in place and the Agent is willing to act, there is no...

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My aunt died after living in a nursing home for one year. Her only asset was a 1/4 share in a small rural family farm.

There is a real possibility of a Medicaid lien, but it is up to the state to execute it. I'd consult a local elder law attorney to ascertain...

I live in sc. and need to file a civil suit on a person in pa. can i use a sc. atty.

Proper venue would be the situs if the trust. Check the trust document, there us likely a clause such as "jurisdiction of the trust is the Circuit...

Not in all cases; while a Deed of Distribution or Confirmation is done in some states, others will just reference the prior deed, note the death...

We are selling a house that was part of my mothers estate. Does the money from that sale go back into the estate?

This is an area that can be tricky and state specific. If there is not a need to sell the property for debt, and there is no explicit direction to...

Does the Wife or the Executor have control of an estate at the time of a persons death?

In many states if a person marries and does not do a new will, the law will treat it as if he died without a will! Consult an experienced local...

What happens when an elderly parent dies and has credit card debt?

In most states her interest in real property stands for her debts. I'd consult an experienced probate attorney to protect your interest!

We received an inheritance from our grandparents

It is possible you are the current beneficiary but there is a remainder beneficiary after you! Consult an experienced probate attorney before...