As a SSI and Medicaid recepient could I be the trustee of someone's special needs trust?

This is tricky territory and you really should consult with an Elder Law Attorney. The answer should be that you can serve. SSI and Medicaid...

It is possible that the same Power of Attorney document names both as agents. Unless the power of attorney specifically allows each agent to act...

I agree with my colleagues. With pride and consternation, I need to add that my father, Jerome Ira Solkoff, who created the Lady Bird deed and...

Without getting into the specific issues, the cynical answer is that homeowner associations and their advocates have more public policy influence...

Hhow can I protect? my mothers property from my brother who may try to. make my mother sign a guit claim deed to transfer the pr

If your mother is not fully capable of acting in her own best interest, a "guardianship" may be necessary. This is where a judge decides if your...

Elder Law Attorneys typically handle this for their clients and know how to answer the questions with honesty while better assuring a smooth annual...

My sons father is on child support,if he moves back in,will my sons and i lose our Medicaid and good stamps forever?

I think it's great that you are asking this question and you have not indicated any desire to defraud the system. The answer is that they count...

What do I need to do to protect my mom's assets if I have to put her in a nursing home?

The cost of nursing home care has grown out of pace with most people's ability to pay. The system forces people into impoverishment and they are...

Can a daughter be added to a Deed that's in the name of a revocable trust ?

1. It is possible to be added to the deed 2. There are other considerations beyond income tax benefits such as preservation of the often critical...

Does a second wife have any recourse when everything is being left TOD to the husband’s two children from the first marriage?

There is another tool to place in your arsenal. My colleagues provided very good answers about what happens AFTER your husband dies. I want to...