Am doing my moms will...I will be the guardian of my brother who is a developmentally disabled adult. please check statement

I will just chime in and agree that this language will not achieve your goal. A properly drafted Special Needs Trust (SNT) would be needed to...

Mom is 87 and gave each adult child a $100,000 cd. Can this money be taken away by law for any reason?

I agree it would be a good idea to consult an experienced local Elder Law attorney. Doubtful the $100,000 could be "taken" directly absent some...

I fully agree with the prior responses. Based on what you are saying here, the issue would appear to be something like 7 months of benefits...

My father died in North Carolina with out a will in December. How do I get somethings from his wife who hates me.

You'll want to look at NCGS 29-14 which sets out the shares for heirs when there is no Will. If the total personal property owned by father was...

Can I present a bill for giving care to my in laws?

I agree with Mr. Farr. This is certainly a situation where it is imperative to get assistance from an experienced local Elder Law attorney. ...

I agree with the prior responses recommending you consult an experienced local Elder Law attorney. If mother owns the home, then the rental income...

My Mother is in a nursing home in Soddy-Daisy, TN. The staff told us that she couldn't have $2 thousand and get Medicaid.True?

If mother is single, then she cannot own more than $2,000 in "countable" resources. The key is knowing what resources will count and which ones...

What type of legal help do I need now?

I read your question and your comments and the facts you've stated raise a lot of concerns. If you have been getting put off by the lawyer since...

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Does power of attorney still have power over unclaimed money if it wasn't added to the will?

A power of attorney is automatically terminated at death. It sounds like your father was the Executor of your grandfather's estate and he could...

I would share the concern about representing yourself, particularly if you haven't seen the records that your lawyer has on the case. I would...