First, check with the probate office to see if your mother opened an estate for your father. If the trust was part of his Last Will and Testament,...

Should I and if so, how do I begin probate of my mom's estate?

You cannot probate her estate without your stepfather knowing. To probate her estate, you must file a petition with the probate court in the...

How can I find out if my grandfather had an insurance policy on him?

In addition to Arthur and Andrekita's answers, both of which are very good answers, you should keep an eye on the mail. If your grandfather was...

Attorney dragging his feet, wants to contact relative who was left out of a will?

A will that omits a child or only leaves the child a small amount is permissible; but, Alabama law does require that notice be given to the next of...

My father's estate is in probate no court yet can they take all of my father's stuff that is cemented or concreted down in shop

The facts presented are a little confusing; but, if nothing has been filed in court, then the estate is not in probate yet. An estate can only be...

First, I am not certain by your statements exactly what you mean by two parcels being gifted by other family members. If I will is not probated...

Your mother cannot disclaim the money without Social Security and Medicaid considering the disclaimer to be a gift. In other words, she would lose...

Why cant my disabled friend living in a nursing home spend her injury compensation money the way she wants.

She cannot spend it as she wants because she is on Medicaid. To be eligible for Medicaid, a person must be very poor, with assets at or under...

My father passed ...He left my Aunt the executor of will.Can she hold the money after all bills are paid..

Alabama law requires that an estate remain open for six months after the Executor has been given Letters of Testamentary. This time period is so...

My mother owns her house If she was to sell it to me for 100$ before she went to a nursing home could they attach the house ?

Listen to the lawyers from Massachusetts because Medicaid is handled differently in each state. Also, assisted living and a nursing home are...