I am 70, own home that has only me on the deed With an undewater mortgage. How to protect theses assests From medicaid lien

Medicaid assistance is different in each state. In Florida, an Assisted Living Facility can be paid for by Medicaid if you qualify for the Waiver...

I am not on my husbands deed to our home. He has no will. Will his son or myself, get the home after probate?

Assuming the home is your homestead property, you, as the surviving spouse, would have an interest in the property. You could elect to either take...

What entities (private residential, nursing home, alf) require preplanning funeral/burial arrangements by Florida State law?

Many facilities require residents to have an updated estate plan in place before they enter the facility.

Waivers are executed to expedite the probate process. Ask for a copy of the distribution check before signing. Creditors, the Personal...

Husband left no will in Orlando, Florida.

Assuming his sons were not the sons of your mother-in-law, your mother-in-law would be entitled to one-half of the estate. If the sons are the sons...

What is the process to inititate a power of attorney/custodian case for a mentally disabled parent?

You should seek out an attorney who practices in the field of elder law or guardianship. He or she can assist you with filing for guardianship of...

I can't close a bank account that was in a POA account with me as the POA. The bank wants a letter of administration. There is

Assuming there are no other assets, the account would not be worth opening a probate. The cost of receiving Letters of Administration would greatly...

My mother passed away here in Florida and didn't leave a will. I'm the only immediate family member left.

You should seek out a lawyer who practices in the field of probate. He or she can assist you with opening the appropriate form of probate in order...

With Florida law, how is an estate's Personal Representative compensated?

If you opened a probate and were appointed Personal Representative, it is likely that you are represented by an attorney. If this is the case, you...

I am filling for state administration in NY surrogate's court and I live in FL,

You should re-post this question to the New York forum.