No, unless the surviving spouse used the applicable credit card, or signed agreements to be liable for the applicable medical expenses. Sent...

My attorney said we didn't need a Life Estate. Grandmother is now in a nursing facility and needs Medicaid. What to do?

In Michigan, "estate recovery" has recently started, but certain types of deeds and transactions can be used in the right facts to help your...

Is an estate condsidered closed even if there are trust that are still active?

There are several different types of "closing" orders for probate cases in Michigan and your fact description really needs the personal attention...

Gift money has been giving to me. What is the best to do with it?

First and foremost, it is your mother who needs to see an attorney to help her plan and complete the gifts. Second, there are numerous...

I have a home equity loan on my home. If I default on the loan, can the lender go after my other assets to reover.

In Michigan, if you signed the underlying promissory note, as well as the mortgage, then, the answer is yes, they can go after your other assets....

A 96 year old woman in an assisted living, she has a 50 year old grandchild abusing her mentally, this is even seen by the staff

The Probate Court should respond with an early hearing date if a petition for an emergency appointment is filed, so you should not let that deter...

Do I need an estate planner or attorney?

Yes, you need an experienced Pennsylvania attorney who has expertise with trusts, Pennsylvania Medicaid regulations, and business law and asset...

Elder Abuse & Removal of Visitation Rights- Can a POA maliciously withhold visitation rights from family members?

In Michigan, I would recommend the sisters file an emergency petition with the Probate Court to be appointed Guardian and possibly...

401K and IRA retirement accounts.

What are the amounts involved? Are you still employed at the company with the 401k, or have you rolled it over? Are any of the funds in Roth IRA...

What happens to second mortgage in foreclosure by advertisement?

In Michigan, the successful bidder at the County Sheriff's Sale auction obtains title to the property as of the record date of the mortgage being...