What can an independent trustee do and should I get one?

Independent trustees can be a family-saver in situations like yours. If you think things with your brothers and sisters are bad now, just wait...

How to get a copy of the trust/will from unwilling trustee? How to clarify who is the trustee, and force settlement of trust?

You need to consult with a local probate/trust administration attorney who can guide you in your rights and entitlements. Don't wait for a month,...

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An elderly aunt who is ill will probably leave me an inheritance. If it turns out to be monthly payments, could I get the

Get the monthly income converted to a lump sum? Possible, depends on the documentation. Lawyer's services required? Most definitely. Fee Range?...

My mother passed away a couple of months ago. She had a trust. It is not that detailed. My sister and I are in a dispute regardi

If you and your sister are working together, then mediation is a good idea. But, if you have an irreconcilable difference, my experience is that...

My mom is trying to obtain guardianship over me I am 20 years old. Her reasoning is because of my drug abuse.

Don't be an IDIOT... go to the hearing.

In NH, is there any type of credit given to caregivers that can be applied to the 5 yr look back for medicaid?

Agree with Kelly that you need a real elder law attorney to advise you. As you take money out of a joint account (in Michigan) that's when the...

Estate recovery NJ

In Michigan (so far!) we only have probate-based estate recovery, but the recovery extends to all assets in probate. And in probate, retirement...

Why would someone volunteer to be an unpaid caregiver and then document everything they do?

Creepy? Suspicious? YES! Who knows what the family friend's personal motivations were to start "helping" all you need to know is that it's gone too...

Question about problem getting Medicaid to help supplement the cost of assisted living/nursing home

Transferring any asset for less than fair market value is divestment which creates a penalty period which means that when your mom is broke and in...

My question is what trust is best to use when I need to use saved money to be for my son and not count as my resources

Talk to an elder law attorney with SSI experience. Your SSD shouldn't be affected... Be prepared with documentation!