How to become Power of Attorney over mentally I'll mother in PA?

This type of question is asked frequently. In Georgia, my first concern is the proposed principal's capacity to grant a Power of Attorney. If...

In GA can house be saved from Medicaid recovery after mom passes away?

Georgia's Estate Recovery policy is to pursue any estate exceeding $25,000 in value to recover Medicaid dollars expended on behalf of the...

What kind of attorney do I need.? I remarried 4 years ago & do not have a prenuptial. I am concerned about my kid's inheritance

In Georgia, which is generally known as an "equitable distribution" state, one of a few potential solutions would start with the question of how...

How can we legally change the name on a deed to my mother's name if she is now incompetent?

I agree with all three preceding responses. To expand somewhat on the second response, in Georgia you would need to pursue Court intervention to...

Will my real estate properties keep me from becoming SSI and/or Medicaid Eligible?

In Georgia, an individual applicant may have only $2,000 in resources in his name. "Resources" includes all items of value, including investments,...

How much longer is my personal injury going to take

I litigated a case in Georgia in 2009-2010 with very similar facts. It took us about 14 months to reach resolution. Proximate cause is going to be...

Do I need to put the vehicles that my children drive, in their names in order to protect my assets?

In your scenario, the doctrine of negligent entrustment arises under Georgia law. Louisiana probably uses some form of this doctrine. In that...

Do I need a will or a special trust for my disable son?

Generally, a special or supplemental needs trust (SNT) should be established to ensure the child or disabled person remains eligible to receive...

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When a lifetime gift is made, is there a carry over basis? Does the donee take the donor's cost basis?

Generally, when a donor makes a gift of securities, the cost basis to the recipient (the donee) is the donor's cost basis. This is called a...

Where do I go from here? Injured in a rear-ended accident.

You need to seek the advice of a competent personal injury attorney that is well-versed in whiplash and spinal column injuries. The accident in...