I live in GA and have been named in a will of my deceased aunt in NJ. What should I do to gain control of that inheritance?

You can contact the probate court in the county that your aunt was living. If the executor filed a probate in that county, then you can get a copy...

Father died without a will. Do the children need to enter probate for property?

The children are not obligated to pay the bills of the deceased. If there are no assets, the children can just let the bank foreclose on the house.

How do I go about adding our daughter's name on the deed of our home ?

If you have a mortgage, you may need the bank's permission to add a name to the deed. Also, if you die, the bank might still be able to call the...

She can resign as POA. Then someone else in Florida can apply in probate court to become his guardian.

My mother is in nursing home with dementia. My sister has POA, She has leased moms home to her grandson,

The rent must go to Mom. In addition, the rent must be for the fair amount. Finally, if your mother is on Medicaid, then the rent is considered...

Will Medicaid take the value of our mom's home if she has to go in a nursing home?

In general, if you have have been taking care of your mother while living in her home for two years, then Medicaid will alllow you to put the house...

Do I have to cash in my life insurance policy, to lower the assets of my husband in order for him to be eligible for Medicaid ?

In general, the cash value of a life insurance policy will count as an asset. However, in some states, such as Ohio, there is an exception if the...

Do I need an estate attorney for my aging parents

Your father may be eligible for Medicaid to help pay for his medical bills. However, he should probably have a conversation with an elder law...