Can Condo HOA add recent (non-HOA monthly fee) charges to a stipulation agreement after the fact- without my knowledge?

Sounds like you represented yourself and got hosed -- for example, it doesn't appear that you obtained a signed release from the HOA. If you want...

Common question, and the answer is no. The $13,000 amount you have heard about relates to federal gift tax exemption and has nothing to do with...

What's the best way to transfer a home to a child, to protect it from having liens applied against it for Medicaid purposes?

You've done a lot of research into this and are on the right track. However, these issues cannot be resolved in isolation. You need an elder law...

If person holding power of attorney adds name to parent's bank account and parent goes to nursing home, is person liable to pay?

One other point (and probably another reason why you need to get your own attorney): since 100% of the funds in the joint account will be...

What can I do if I share a county road with my neighbor and they block it so I don't have room to turn around without hitting

Many options here. Your first two calls should be to an attorney and to the county. If this is an actual dedicated county road then your neighbor...

Our insurance company is not renewing for no fault of ours.

Get a new insurer. There is no guaranteed re-issue with homeowners insurance as there is with health insurance. It sounds like your insurer is...

Get a knowledgeable elder law attorney immediately. You are absolutely correct that there are a lot of issues at play here. Taxes (probably not...

My son, 17, was pulled over doing 95 in a 45 in Plainfield Will County. Clean record, first ticket , any shot at supervision ?

Based on these facts your son is facing at least one Class A misdemeanor. The fact that he was not read his Miranda rights has nothing to do with...

Am I an heir???

If he did not have a will then you are an heir, along with your stepmom and your half-brother. If he did have a will then everything depends on...

Mom is in nursing home in Indiana. Money running out. Can we set aside money to travel out of state for her burial?

I assume you are referring to setting aside your mom's money to cover travel expenses of family members. This is not an allowable transfer. More...