Inhareted land if my mom is put into a nursing home but the land was never destrubited

The land is your mother's. She can't defer it to her children without a penalty in NC. However, planning should absolutely be discussed to see what...

How do I protect my mom's home if she is receiving medicaid assistance

See an Elder Law attorney. There are several strategies available depending on a more detailed analysis. It is very likely that the home can be...

Medicaid

I recommend that you get help from an Elder Law Attorney. With proper planning Medicaid help can be obtained ifyour mother-in-law qualifies income...

Does your mother have a Power of Attorney? Are you the agent under this document? Does the document have provisions which allow real estate...

The first step is to talk to your brother and calmly voice your concerns. The second step is to probate your mother's will. As personal...

I am co-trustee on estate, the other co-trustee wants to make a deal so they're the only trustee. Is this cause for concern?

Yes. One Co-trustee can't buy another one off. Seek counsel immediately.

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My mother died without a will. there are seven siblings. I had power attorney that allowed me to distribute all of her property

The Power of Attorney was only good while your mother was alive. Now her will must be probated. This process will allow the person named to handle...

Need a NC attorney who has expertise in wills/probate. Will was probated in Currituck County.

Since the annuity was established by the person who died, prior to her death, and you were not named as a beneficiary of the annuity,you do not...

I am a 74 year old widow living in NC. Could I benefit from putting assets in an irrevocable trust?

There are numerous benefits to using a trust instead of a will. When a trust is done correctly, and all of the assets are transferred accordingly,...

Should my stepson receive the same amount of property and/or funds as my two biological sons?

Legally, in NC, you don't have to leave anything in your estate to your stepson. However, it appears you may feel compelled by your spouse and...