How can I get temporary guardianship of my special needs grandchild who lives in MI and I live in NC if both parents agree?

If the child is currently with you. I would petition for guardianship in North Carolina. As guardian you can add her to your insurance. With her...

I'm preparing Estate Form 706 for my father's estate. How do I handle entering the Trust assets which holds most of his assets.

First, are you sure a 706 is required? If so, that means the estate is over 5 million in value and you need to have a CPA or Enrolled Agent prepare...

My Mother passed,She left a living trust,to be split equally between My 2 sisters and myself!

Even though your mother had a living trust drawn up, given your doubts about your sister's ability to successfully administer the trust and...

How do I go about settling my deceased father's estate?

The local probate court may have the will on file. Go through his papers and documents carefully, and examine any bank records you have to payment...

Probate law: how would an individual or a family go back and hold the state accountable for the damage inflicted on the children

You need to meet with a personal injury attorney. They will listen to your story and be able to properly advise you if there is a viable cause of...

You really need to talk to the drafting attorney. I, personally, do not like it when attorneys insert themselves into a document as you describe. ...

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I am on ssi and i bought a rehab property in detroit for 2,ooo and was not told by my realtor that the house has 40,000,

I would call the legal aid clinic at the University of Detroit or Elder Law of Michigan. They have attorneys that will be able to delve into the...

Can Medicaid Trust trustee who is also beneficiary receive Trust management fees from the trust w/o triggering lookback?

The governing document, the Trust, determines the payment to the Trustee for their fiduciary services. Ususally the trustee in a medicaid trust...

My son is a recipient of med waiver and medicaid, he is entitled to 24 hour nursing.. Can he be forced into a nursing home?

No, they cannot force him into a nursing home. He is entitled to least restrictive environment and you may need to file a recipients rights...

Can a special needs 10 year old be left home alone for 5 hours every day?

Most ten year olds can handle being left home alone for a quick run to the grocery store, but it depends on the level of maturity. When you add...