Do I need a probate and trust estate?

Is your mother still alive? If so, you may need to consult with a guardianship attorney or consider contacting Adult Protective Services. If not,...

When should I have my grandmother's house put in my name?

More times than not, it is better to receive by inheritance than gift. There are a number of factors to consider, such as, capital gains taxes,...

In the state of Florida, can personal representative close a probate proceeding due to non cooperating grandchildren?

A probate matter cannot be closed until the estate is fully administered. Often times, if there was a Will that was prepared by an attorney it...

Do i need a probate attorney or a real estate attorney?

It all depends. The best thing for you to do is start by meeting with a probate attorney who practices in the county where your father passed...

Can a nursing home sue the fiduciary party for unpaid bill? even if the nursing home resident refuses to pay?

Consult with an Elder Law attorney ASAP. Make sure to bring the DPOA and the admission paperwork with you to the meeting with the attorney so that...

I am terribly sorry to hear about your situation. The guardianship should cover all that a POA would cover and more. Contact the Legal Aid...

As you noted in your follow-up: TBE is only an option when you are married. Having the car titled in your fiancee's name and her leaving the car...

Do I need a living will, living trust and a last will or can one document do it all. I want all the bases covered in case.

As the other attorneys have stated, these documents are different and serve different purposes. A Living Will allows you to let everyone know your...

How to contact SS to become payer when spouse enters nursing home for dementia, and is spouse at home allowed support from SSDI?

Please do yourself a favor and consult with a local elder law attorney to discuss the specifics of your situation so that they can properly advise...

Judgment creditor is deceased. ..who do I Pay?

I agree with Attorneys Morcroft and Lampert. As one additional suggestion to help you try to hunt down who you could possibly owe money to in...