What is a legal amount of money you can give to a son before the 5 years is up and you have to go to a nursing home.?

In general, there is no "safe haven" amount to gift a child. Often people confuse the amount under the tax code for annual exclusions (which is an...

Even without a disability, it's possible to give him some money; however, as other attorneys have noted, you need to be aware of the effect this...

What is my legal right to my fathers home/assets. No will.

I agree with the other attorneys that intestacy laws will govern your father's assets; however, it should be noted that those laws only govern the...

How do I change the name on a house deed?

I'm sorry for your loss. First you need to get a copy of the deed. The terms in the deed are going to determine what you need to do from there. ...

Do I need to make any disclosure to my living uncle or anyone else regarding any assets now or in the future?

If total assets subject to probate exceed $50K (the will only controls the assets subject to probate) then you need to file for a probate...

Do I need an estate attorney?

I assume you are not in the business of managing trusts so you will likely need counsel to ensure that you are properly administering your mother's...

My stepsister has had my father declared incompetent without any of his real children knowing...is this legal?

More information is required to answer your question. Who declared him incompetent? There is a huge difference between a declaration by a court in...

Mother will be going to nursing home soon, sister has been living with her for 2 yrs one of my brothers is disabled Who will get

I agree that the estate planning documents control but there are two Medicaid (a program that helps fund long term care for elderly people) rules...

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My mother is 99 and first in line to receive a large inheritance.She is a ward of the state and in a nursing home.

If she disclaims the inheritance the State will deem that a "divestment" for Medicaid purposes and she will be disqualified from Medicaid for a...

If I was left land in a trust, am I able to decline it and how?

I agree with the other attorneys. I want to point out that it is very common for people on Medicaid to wish to disclaim property because it will...