Do I need to consult with an eldercare attorney about reimbursement for money I plan to spend for eldercare?

I am sorry about your mom's condition; it must be challenging. Yes, you should seek an elder law attorney to assist you with this matter. You...

How much of will is valid?

Attorney Pankowski is correct in suggesting you retain an estate planning attorney to review your father's will. Also, a number of unknown facts...

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I have joint bank accounts and transferred them to a living trust. Who now owns the accounts, the trust or is it 50/50?

If the accounts are titled to the trust, then the co-trustees are legal owners of the accounts and the beneficiaries area equitable owners. All of...

As a practical matter, i recommend that you have your trust "restated," at the very least. A restatement, or what you would refer to as a...

Do u need lawyer for probate ? Asset house little bank account 40,000 plus may not need lawyer if my parent passes in 6 months

If the nursing home will take everything including the house, there is probably no need to probate your mother's estate. If that is not the case,...

My 40 year old brother just passed away. he had no assets as he was on disability and Medicaid. he had a will . . I am executor.

I am sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. As his Executor, you are to fulfill the terms of his will. Probate laws are different for each...

Can a hospice stop feeding a disabled patient at the directives of someone with a durable medical POA in order to promote death?

I'm sorry to learn of the death of your relative. The legal language used with respect to medical treatment directives can be confusing. A...

Can you move with an aunt when you're 17?

While I agree with my colleagues that guardianship is the legal process by which this can happen, I must caution you that typically guardianship is...

Attorney Quick is correct. Adding an additional trustee is a relatively simple process and a a review of your estate plan should be performed...

It depends on the terms of the trust. Generally, if three is more than one income beneficiary, then the beneficiaries must consent to any changes...