Only a consult with an attorney, where you can go over all the details and particulars of your case, will be able to provide good legal advice for...

Assuming the irrevocable trust was properly drafted for Medicaid purposes and has been administered properly since being funded (requires a review...

The key to your answer is how exactly mom "left the house to you." If it was noted in a will or a trust but the deed was never updated, then...

If brother is acting as POA for parents, that means parents are still living. What do parents think about all of this? Generally, your parents get...

An executor/personal representative of a will has no authority over finances while a person is living. In order to have legal authority over...

What are the responsibilities of a Power of Attorney?

Those are all great questions, and contacting the local ADRC is a great place to start for exploring services that are available. They will tell...

If my mother is deemed incompetent with a living trust and POA'S in place will it stand up in court and is it iron clad?

It depends. In a guardianship proceeding, one of the questions that is asked in court is whether the person has powers of attorney, and if so,...

Since you are asking about a 5 year look back, I presume you are concerned with the Medicaid implications of this strategy. If you give away...

Should I do a short sale on the house?

Proceed with caution. If your sister has other assets you are receiving (cash, accounts, life insurance), etc. it may make sense to deal with the...

What happens to income received for a person after his/her death and the estate has been settled?

The answer depends on how you set up your estate planning. If everything passes according to your will, then a probate proceeding is often...