Can I redeem a CD held in my name as trustee for someone else?

Since you are considering the possibility of applying for Mediicaid shortly, it is very important that you speak with an Elder Law attorney NOW. ...

In this day of computers where records can be transferred around the world in less than a second, don't you think that the Secretary of State of...

My Mother died of Alzhiemers. She left no will. Their are 5 siblings and we wish to have all of our names on the property.

By "property" do you mean real estate or are you referring to other assets? In either event it seems to be prudent for all of you to "chip in"...

My deceased mother left my sister has executor of the will. Can my sister bar me from entering my mothers house?

If your sister has been appointed by the court as the "executor" then she has the sole legal right to control the home unless a court states...

Assuming that the decedent did not rearrange his accounts in order to avoid the payment of creditors then the creditors would likely have a...

The 2009 annual exclusion gift is $13,000 according to the IRS. It has increased from $12,000, which was the amount in 2008. The annual exclusion...

Gifting from a Trust made up 20 years ago. Will I be safe from the 5 year look back period?

I assume the "look back period" that you are referring to deals with the Uncle B possibly applying for Medicaid if: he needs to be moved into a...

Can a collecting agency put a lien on my property when the debts is not in my name but in my mother's name? The property is mine

There may be more to your question than you put on here - so I will give you the short answer based on your words. If the house has always been...

What is the procedure for filing a lawsuit to collect on money owed

I am not sure what state or county you live in. If you have a judgment then you need to enforce it. Difference jurisdictions have different...

Is it legal to not put the deceased vehicle in the probate

I am not licensed to practice law in California but lets look at this as a general proposition. First, who has the car. Second, is there a...