My father-in- law has a $20000 CD in his name and his daughters name. He is in a Nursing home and is entitled to Medicaid.

Such an interest in a CD, as described, will typically bar eligibility for Medicaid. Consult with a local elder law attorney as to how to handle...

I have a will, both types of power of attorney, a burial policy, 2 annuities. I am 81 years old. How to prevent probate?

Maximize the use of accounts that provide for beneficiary designation. Consult with a local estate attorney for further options--I'd suggest an...

Do I really need a will?

Get a will--you don't know what the future holds. You may be set for here and now, but what about tomorrow when circumstances change on you? ...

Can one sibling of six gain poa with one living parent in care, buy family home for their financial gain?

The POA is controlled by the person granting it, not by an agent. If the grantor of the POA lacks capacity to amend, revoke, or replace the...

I was arrested at a McDonalds location for stating my opinion about the food i received. The manager would not give me a refund.

OK, so you were really arrested for disorderly conduct, not for stating your opinion and "talking too loud". There are basic rules of conduct in...

Under Federal law, you need to be 21 to purchase a handgun; GA allows for possession of a handgun but not purchase between 18 and 21. GA law does...

I want to know as a veteran with a prior top secret security clearance, honorable dischage and suffering from PTSD what can I do

See if the local court offers a veteran's court or similar, alternative program. Make sure you make a disability claim on the VA for the PTSD, and...

Family hardship/article 15

Everyone has to leave the military, sooner or later. The real art lies in determining to leave it by one's own choice or by the military's...

I am fighting the ownership of my families property with another sibling whom was granted ownership upon my mothers death

Please understand that your "birth rite" has no legal meaning if there is a valid will in place. Sounds like a will contest and your need to...

I live in California. I am 82, my wife is 73. My wife has Alzheimer-like symptoms. We have no will and I want to make one.

You should meet with a local elder law or estate attorney and explore what you want to do--you have choices of a will and a trust or a combination...