Very important that you consult with an elder law attorney who has experience dealing with exactly the sorts of family members you have. Every...

Consult with local counsel to establish that you are the most appropriate person to be conservator. Family members are presumed to be the most...

Did you say the will was created AFTER the person died from a diabetic coma? Did you also say that you were asked to find a notary to notarize the...

Depending on the value of the home, it sounds like a bad deal to me... Most local attorneys will at least meet with you for free to determine what...

Can't do a POA because your brother is incompetent... will have to go to probate court

You should be fine. The house will be exempt as homestead and (so far at least) Florida does not impose a "Medicaid Mortgage" on the property. The...

There are trusts than can shelter assets from long term care/Medicaid, but it sounds as though your mom did not implement that kind of...

In Michigan, if the family does not start probate and move with all deliberate speed to sell the house, the state will begin probate proceedings on...

In Michigan, at least, you are pretty much screwed. And for a truly bogus reason. There's no way that putting your sister on the deed (of which she...

Generally speaking, the will is a public document that is supposed to be filed with the probate court, even if there are no assets to probate. A...