Mom passed away suddenly.Had intended to add me to the house but passed before it. I have lived here for years. What should I do

You can do a Summary Administration without an attorney if your sister disclaims any interest in the real property. You need a Petition for...

My mom passed away and left a house... I wanna sell, my brother doesn't...

If joint owners of a property can not agree as to its disposition, then you can file a legal action for a Partition. See Chapter 64 of the Florida...

Can I get a restraining order against family members who have financially exploited an elderly family member?

If you are aware of an elderly person being exploited, you can call the Florida abuse hotline at 1-800-962-2873. They are required to investigate....

My husband recently passed away in a hospital in Florida. His insurance consists of Medicare and Florida state Medicaid.

You are not responsible for the payment of any bills or obligations which are solely in your husband's name. The Doctrine of Necessaries, which...

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Power of attorney for mom, would like to care for her myself and quit my job, she has assets and doesn't qualify for Medicaid.

First of all, I am concerned that you say your mother does not qualify for Medicaid due to having assets. Through appropriate Long-Term Care...

I'm thinking about getting a revocable living trust. How will I change and/or re-title my insurance policies & other accounts?

Many people forget the most important thing when they are creating a Revocable Living Trust, and that is funding the Trust with the assets. Any...

The first place you should look to determine whether or not you, as Agent for your mother pursuant to a Durable Power of Attorney should provide...

What to do when a person dies without a will (Florida)

When an individual dies without a Will, it is called dying "intestate". The Florida Statutes control what happens with the deceased's property in...

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Mom, 83, with dementia. Brother says if she pays rent it reduces her income enough to qualify for Medicaid? True? Legal?

Florida is one of a few states in the country that has an income cap for Medicaid Long-Term Care Programs. The current income cap is $2,199 GROSS...