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How much can Mom gift her children?? If my brother an I have CD's in our names and hers for over 15 years can we touch them??
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Answered on November 18, 2016
If she is applying for Medicaid, and needs to be approved ASAP, she cannot gift you (or anyone else) anything. Gifts (no matter how small) result...
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Elder Law assistance
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Answered on November 18, 2016
As my colleague noted: it could be your grandfathers wish to have this arrangement. If he is cognitively able to make his own decisions, not much...
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What do I do if I was given property two years ago by a relative who is now
going to a nursing home?
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Answered on November 18, 2016
The Medicaid applicant will be denied Medicaid benefits for a certain period of time because of the gift to you. The only way to 'cure' the penalty...
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Am I liable for an almost $8000 nursing home bill for my mother?
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Answered on November 18, 2016
My colleague gave a very thorough answer. Short answer is no, unless you signed any personal guarantees.
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I was at fault for an accident that totaled my car and may have totaled the other persons car
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Answered on November 18, 2016
The judgment would go on your credit report. Your wages could potentially be garnished. You would likely enter a payment plan until the debt is...
Does Florida's homestead exemption protect a home from a traffic accident-related personal injury lawsuit?
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Answered on November 18, 2016
Homestead is protected from all creditors excerpt those who have a secured interest in the property (e.g. Bank with mortgage).
I was FALSELY tricked into signing up for life insurance, without my knowledge
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Answered on November 11, 2016
In addition to the advice my colleagues have, contact your state's elder abuse hotline to get adult protective services to open an investigation.
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What are my options when a sibling has power of attorney of a living trust, as far a the sale of property how does that work bet
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Answered on November 11, 2016
If the power of attorney over the property is valid, there is not much you can do. Unfortunately, you don't get credit for helping out. When mom...
Does joint tenancy with right of survivorship trump a trust or will?
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Answered on November 11, 2016
If the deed was signed after the will it is presumed valid. However a sibling could hire an attorney to challenge this presumption and allege that...
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Can my sister in law safely leave with her kids without the fear of them being taken from her?
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Answered on November 11, 2016
If she and the kids are in a dangerous situation she should leave. A family law attorney should be consulted on this matter (not an elder law...
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