Told find me some cheap homes to buy and I'll give you a $5,000 finder's fee

In Michigan, at least, you'd be out of luck because only a licensed real estate sales agent can get a commission on a real estate sale... and as...

Getting powers of attorney accepted by banks, title companies, financial institutions can be frustrating. Often it is not enough to cite the law...

What is the best way to receive $100,000 US gift from my Canadian friend? He will be bringing it from Canada?

I'm not sure what currency restrictions would be involved here... it might also be a good idea to investigate the gift tax consequences. If the...

Can I or my brother use my mother's Social Security to pay her bills while she's hospitalized?

Can I or my brother use my mother's Social Security to pay her bills while she's hospitalized? Generally, yes. It sounds as though you don't have...

Whole life insurance policies and elderly parents?

My question is if something was to happen and one of them had to go to a nursing home before 5 years would Medicaid have a problem with the fact...

How to get a copy of a family trust

If mom is mentally competent, she doesn't have to turn over her trust documents (or any others) to you. If your mom is not competent, you can...

If someone sues me personally, can they take assets which are solely in my husbands name?

So your daughter bought a horse and you co-signed for it (or something) and now that it has died you're getting sued...? Anyway it sounds as though...

Can a power of attorney say you cannot speak to someone?

A patient advocate (acting under a health care power of attorney) can determine the environment for the patient, which could include telephone...

Do I have to inform my father's POA if my father gives me money?

Whether it's financial abuse or simple generosity depends on the facts.

My wife received papers today for Discover, they are sueing her?

If she owes money to a credit card company and doesn't pay, she can be sued for the money. However, if the only income she has is social security,...