I have a probate question, (or at least I believe it is a probate question).

Your friend should contact a Florida probate attorney and petition to open a summary probate administration. As the daughter of the deceased in an...

If properly drafted in Illinois, the documents are probably still valid in Florida. However, if you have homestead property in Florida, you would...

Can I write a will by hand and notorized it with my wishes?

You can write a will by hand, but it must be witnessed by two witnesses in your presence and in the presence of each other and be notarized. To...

Medicaid- I put plots on my credit card for folks, if dad reimburses me for the charge, is it medicaid exempt ??

It will be much cleaner if you can pay for the pre-paid funeral and the burial plots with Dad's funds directly, but if you can show the charges to...

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What is the minimum we would need in terms of a will or trust?

Depends on what you want to accomplish. If you have no will, your assets will be distributed according to the state's intestacy laws. The estate...

How can I save my mother's Medicaid benefits from being terminated/denied, because of the proceeds from the sale of her home?

There are strategies for dealing with the situation you describe, but Medicaid law is complex. You should consult an Elder Law Attorney to help...

How do I move my parents assets into a trust in their daughter's names?

Creating a trust and funding it with real estate and bank accounts is a common way to pass property on to loved ones and avoid probate. An...

My Mom just passed away she has a will and I am the executor of her estate can I just go file her will and death certificate and

No, you must go through the probate process. If the estate is valued at less than $75,000, Summary Administration is available and can be...

Mother is in Alzheimer's unit, we applied for Medicaid, and have been rejected. Are the children responsible for the expense.

Qualifying and applying for Medicaid can be a very complex process. I suggest you make an appointment with an experienced Elder law attorney to...

A elderly person is struck on the head and injured by grandson. Police took elderly woman to hospital.

Yes, call the police. There are increased penalties for elder abuse.