I receive SSD, food stamps and Medicaid. Do I have to pay anything back once I start a monthly income from an inheritance?

It is extremely important to be precise in asking questions about disability benefits. "SSD" does not give us enough information to be certain...

Can a judge order a property to be divided by four beneficiaries even if it was not stated in the Will?

If you aren't happy with the judge's decision, then the option is to appeal and to make sure to do so before your appeal window passes. It is hard...

Is there a type of organazation that will help single fathers get permanent custody of there children?

IF there are significant domestic violence issues involved in the case, then Legal Aid of North Carolina might possibly be willing to assist if the...

What if someone's undergoing a continuing disability review for SSI & they let a friend live off them for a few mos last yr?

SSI is a means-tested program and the issue with having someone living in the home is that this person's income could be viewed as part of the...

There are a lot of reasons that these kinds of things can take a very long time. Here are some common reasons: 1) Report has to get to the...

A durable power of attorney does not take away the prinicipal's (mother's) ability to handle her own affairs. IF your mother is competent, then...

How can I protect an rental property from the state should I end up in a nursing home? Will it be secure if I sell it to my dau

You should consult with an experienced local elder law attorney before doing anything. A sale for less than the fair market value or a gift of the...

We bought a piece of subdivided land. The deed shows our name on it. But instead of 1 acre it shows we bought an entire 8 acres

This is not the kind of question that can be answered in this forum because the only way any lawyer would be able to intelligently answer would be...

I need assistance ASAP to find a lawyer to contest a competency hearing, received notification last week, hearing is on 9/22/14

The Avvo terms of service do not permit lawyers to offer you representation or solicit for your business. You need to use the "find a lawyer" tab...

Question: How can someone be removed from overseeing our mother's welfare?

I am NOT disagreeing with any of the fine responses you've received to this point. I will add however, that it appears a major issue is the fact...