If the DPOA was executed after October 2011, it was/is effective immediately upon signing. If you need to conduct business on your mother's...

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In FL, can medicaid seize stocks(at least 50% of them) that are in Joint Tenancy (right of survivorship)?

Medicaid does not seize anything. Medicaid is a means-based program that may be used to pay for Skilled Nursing Care. There are asset and income...

How do I get control of my handicapped mom's finances?

If she is competent, she has the right to spend her money in any way she wants. If you believe she is incompetent, and thus unable to handle her...

Is there any way to prove a will that was signed by the testator and 2 witnesses, but the witnesses did not sign together...

Unfortunately, the will is not valid in Florida. FL Statute 732.502 says: "Witnesses’ signatures.—The attesting witnesses must sign the will in...

Does the Veteran's aid and attendance program apply to Elderly Independent Living facilities

Since the VA Pension payment is made directly to the Veteran, he or she may use it for any purpose, including independent living...

My father just made me executor of the estate I downloaded the paperwork of the internet is there anything

Estate planning is pretty complex. It is not something that should be attempted by someone who has no training and experience, particularly if one...

Is a will that you made yourself from an application bought from a company that was made by me, legal in Florida?

There are very specific rules for what constitutes a valid will in Florida. If it is not executed properly, it will not be valid. I suggest you...

Is it worth it or possible for me, his longtime roommate, to become his legal representative

Condolences on the loss of your friend. Based on what you have indicated in your question, I see no good reason to volunteer to become the...

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Are we responsible for the loan?

You are not personally responsible for the loan, but if this is a mortgage or a home equity loan, the bank probably required her to pledge the...

My 78 yr old mom may need to be put in nursing home permanent,

First, neither Medicaid or the nursing home will take any property from your mother. Medicaid is a means based system, whereby only those with...