Nursing home and the state getting proceeds from possessions.

For Medicaid (also known as Title 19), each state is somewhat different. The law in the state of where the person resides controls. See an...

Is a deed transfering land from one member to another legal if the notary public signs and dates the deed the next day?

The question is whether the notary actually witnessed her signing the deed. A Notary cannot acknowledge a signature to a deed like an attorney...

File Review

I agree you should be concerned. You need to be careful that any lawsuit that is going to be filed is done within the Statute of Limitations. ...

Wisconsin will not give full faith and credit (i.e. recognize it as valid) to a marriage in another state within 6 months of the divorce. This can...

What happens to your debt once you die and the estate runs out of money?

This will be determined by the laws of the state in which you live at the time of your death. Generally, state laws set a priority list for...

Living trust

You need to see an attorney in the state where your mother resides. The law of that state will apply. Generally, the deed may be ineffective if...

Am legal guardian of disabled adult daughter.How to get nephew appointed successor for when I'm no longer able, but no sooner.

You will have to petition the same court that appointed you. They can appoint him as the stand-by successor guardian. Disclaimer: Please note...

House in Living trust,owner of trust in nursing home,must sell house,willed to children upon her death,who gets $$$

The trust governs what happens. There are provisions in the Trust governing who gets the benefit of the assets and income of the Trust. There is...

Personal Representative for Estate Account

Probate is governed by the state in which your parents lived. To get a complete answer, you should contact an attorney in that state. Without...

If your father transfers the house during his lifetime to you, you get his tax basis. If he transfers it and keeps a life estate, then you get a...