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Are surviving adult children liable for any balances of healthcare costs for their elderly deceased parents?
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Answered on January 30, 2011
Unless you sign a contract agreeing to be responsible for their bills, you are not obligated to pay them. After death, assets of their estate will...
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My mothers house which is also my residence her son is part of a life estate can i be forced to move by my 2 other siblings now
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Answered on January 30, 2011
If your brother was given a life estate in the property and you were not, you can be forced to leave the residence.
This is general information...
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I keep reading that when served a summons and complaint there will be a date on which you are to appear in court to deal with
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Answered on January 30, 2011
You should call the court, the clerk should be able to tell when the hearing is scheduled. Be sure that you find out and appear. If the complaint...
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My question concerns a family member and his rights if any to part of his biological fathers estate. There is no will.
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Answered on January 20, 2011
Upon adoption you become the legal heir of your adopted parent and forfeit right to claim to be the heir of the biological parent. The biological...
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Question about an Elder Law issue.
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Answered on January 10, 2011
I agree completely with Ms. Lutens. Homestead property is exempt for both Veterans benefits and Medicaid, but giving them away can disqualify an...
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Are you required to sell you home in Florida if you and your husband go into assisted living or long term care
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Answered on January 10, 2011
Medicaid does not generally pay for long-term care unless the patient actually has a medical need for a nursing home. Some states, not many,...
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Does a $20,000 cash gift by my mother 4 years ago have to be returned for nursing home costs now?
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Answered on January 10, 2011
To qualify for Medicaid assistance for nursing home care, any assets given away within 5 years create a penalty period. If the recipient refuses...
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Can a 17 year old move out of state with only one parents giving permission?
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Answered on January 10, 2011
This depends on the custody arrangements that your parents legally have for you. If your mother has custody or joint custody, you cannot leave...
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16 year old child doesn't want to live with father on (med. pot) anymore and wants to live with mother or someone else, can she?
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Answered on January 06, 2011
There is a lot of information missing here, such as why she is not living with her mother and whether the mother is willing to let you take...
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How to protect my 13yr old son from soon to be ex's homewrecking girlfreind and husband
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Answered on January 06, 2011
The first thing that you must understand is that child custody issues frequently bring out a great deal of bitterness in people and the courts are...
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