What if the sister has taken the fathers lack of financial knowledge

You need to consult with an experienced probate litigator because this sounds like a case of financial abuse of the elderly and might well be...

Q: My sister, the executor of the estate, is threatening to sue me for this money, does she have a valid case? A: Not on the facts are you've...

A living trust with a home and all personel assets was created while single. There was a marriage what is the effect?

Your spouse married you, not your trust, so the assets in the trust (at least in Michigan) are off limits... however, when you sold the house out...

What are my rights to my father's estate?

Get a local attorney who has probate litigation experience... you're in for a fight on the debt issue and the house issue...

I want to name trust :“Lastname Trust” but attorney tells me omitting word "revocable" may cause confusion. Should I relent?

Go for it! You could call it peanut butter and jelly trust if you want... sure there may be some grinding in the gears, but the name of the trust...

I have an attorney but still want a power of attorney. what kind do i need besides medical and financial

Not really sure what you mean, but designating someone as your attorney in fact or patient advocate is a very important decision that will have...

Can a Personal Representative of a Probated Estate, sue the interested parties for expenses beyond the value of the estate?

No. Not happening. Nope. No way. Sorry! Hope you didn't personally guarantee the attorney fees.

Mom in nursing home, has joint account with daughter for $10K; will $10K count if now apply for Medicaid?

Yes the money will count, there are various things that you can spend it on, but do not withdraw it into your own name, pay the vendors directly.

In Michigan u know who insurance pay patents caregiver 20 bukz a day for help around house

Can you clarify? If this really is an elder law question you have to be very careful re: paying for personal care services.

My father died and his only asset is a checking account. He lived with me and my family, do I need to go through probate?

If you are the only child, the small estate procedure is probably the way to go. If you're a good-hearted neighbor, you'll have to make a claim in...