In Michigan. my father is in a nursing home. My mother was just put into a group home. My sister and a law firm appointed by the

In each of the capacities your sister has (Guardian and Trustee, according to your question), she has a fiduciary obligation to act in their best...

Is there a maximum amount that an elderly person can earn form either SS or a pension to qualify for Medicaid benefits?

Qualification for benefits generally relates to income. As observed, if there is a home, there may not be much left over for preservation,...

Would payments with trustee's personal funds for Trust's legal expenses be deductible for Federal taxes on form 1041 & when?

It is unclear what your interest is in this matter. It is likely that the trustees can deduct the expense they incurred but will then have to...

Typically when someone sets up a trust, they will either fund the trust by transferring title to assets to the trustees of the trust at that time...

Your question indicates that you (and your spouse being "we") added your mother's name to the title in order to allow her to claim the homestead...

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Can we buy new washer dryer dishwasher for dad with his money, we have in home care for him. he has dementia.

You have indicated that you have "in Home care" for dad and that he has funds that could be used to purchase a washer, dryer, and dishwasher for...

I was told my mother's estate had all gone to satisfy her debts, but trustee and lawyer for trust split about 14K between them

It is not clear from your question if there was a trust or if your mother left a will. In case of a will, if you are an heir at law, you are...

Fraud

The issue is whether you unduly influenced your brother-in-law or used his credit card to obtain the gift. If your brother-in-law has legal...

Does Michigan have a law for Interested parties to be allowed to remain in a home from deceased parent.

Based on what you have said, you should be able, in your capacity as personal representative of your mother's estate, to file an eviction action in...

What is the legal rights to a partnership with no legal write ups?

You may be able to reclaim your business name. You certainly have a cause of action against the other party. In order to advise you properly, any...