My brother has untreated/undiagnosed mental illness and substance abuse. He has used all of my parents retirement and

This sounds like your brother is exploiting your mother - a form of elder abuse. Contact the abuse hotline in California and report this. You...

Ex has to pay me $83K for my half of home. $30K to come from his savings, $53K from his half of his 401K. Do I declare $53K?

It doesn't seem fair. Check with another attorney for a second opinion and also check with the CPA who prepares your taxes. Be sure to take your...

My father passed away and was the sole owner of his corporation.

You should consult an estate adminsitration attorney. You are not "on the hook" to keep the comany running and you are not personally obligated to...

Do I need to open a estate in Florida or petition the Court for elective share and/or homestead protection?

Please consult an estate administration attorney in Florda ASAP. If your husband resided in Florida when he passed away, the estate should have...

If the Living Will is a declaration of your intentions in the event you are in a terminal condition, please provide a copy to your primary care...

I need to recover an inheritance that is overseas I have pd legal fees but now they need more money for the wire transfer

Unless you know who left you the inheritance and a certain that this is legitimate, it sounds like a scam. This is the way the scammers work. Once...

What are my options when it comes to getting my mentally ill mother some help?

The guardianship may be your only answer. Please consult a guardianship attorney for advice. Your mother may resent you for doing this, but it is...

My parents are BOTH in memory care assisted living. Is there a way to get mom on Medicaid even tho dad has a pension?

I hope that your parents have Durable Powers of Attorney that provide that their agent can establish trusts for Medicaid purposes. If so, and you...

Does a power of attorney to transfer motor vehicle need to be notarized

All powers of attorney in Florida need to be notarized.

My sister appointed me Executrix of her will and just passed away. Her two grown children are the beneficiarys.

I'm sorry for your loss - and for the problems you are facing. You didn't mention where your sister lived. Some jurisdictions allow for a copy of...