My father is in a skilled nursing facility Is his life insurance policy considered an asset if we have to apply for Medicaid?Is

I am a Florida Attorney, so you will need local counsel in NY. Here, the cash value (the amount that you can obtain now, not at death) is...

Person dies intestate in Florida. Only survivors are a sister and nieces/nephews of deceased siblings. Who inherits?

I agree that the correct statute has been referenced. Many people like to read the statute directly; I am providing a...

Tax returns for children

You should get the exemption (I assume you have looked at the dissolution documents, and they do not address this issue). Be CERTAIN to tell your...

My sister currently has POA over my 92 year old father..

Dad needs to see an attorney with elder law experience; so it SOON, and do not wait in case his health declines.

How to to add daughter as co trustee?

ANYTIME ONE SWITCHES JURISDICTION (States), it is highly recommended to seek local counsel in that state. The impetus here is the co-trustee issue,...

INCORPORATION: NOW OR LATER?

I concur 110%: SOONER RATHER THAN LATER get the professionals involved! Years of experience and doctoral degrees are what you get with...

What kind of documents will I need?

To elaborate on the 'expense' portion on this question: In addition to attorney fees, expect $400-500 in COSTS.

Account info. after death

I concur with the thoughtfully written responses in this thread.

What happens if a check is made out to an estate whose probate case is closed? Are the former executor powers still valid?

A Petition for Subsequent Administration should be filed. The filing fees have primarily already been paid, so opening this continuation case...

I concur that the size of the paper is not relevant, and the initials are a good idea, but not mandatory. You should read the 'law' for this topic...