Why is it up to the lawyer to determine competence of someone making out a will??

Because the standards are different and what matters is the EXACT time the document is signed. The legal standard is that the person must know...

mother is 88 in hospital with pneumonia UTI e-coli heavily sedative, does not know the day can she sign legal forms

You may need to hire a local attorney to file an emergency guardianship. That will stop the sale of the house.

Can my uncle as will executive lock me out of the house he and my deceased mother own ?

Yes, as the executor of the estate he has control. Has he gone to court and opened the probate? If not, he is not officially the Executor. Once...

Can you file an emergency order on a irrevocable and non amendable trust to prevent spending so you can desolve it in a divorce

I think you do get the order when you file for the divorce. Usually, when a divorce is filed, there is a freeze on the assets of the marriage but...

He can do a deed to you for that property. His interest in that property will change to you. He will also need to transfer the lien on the...

Can he sue sister?

The short answer is “no”. However, it somewhat depends on who’s name was on the account when the money was taken. If the brother and sister were...

Generally, you have 5 years after the date of death to file a probate. You are going to need an attorney to fight this. I suggest calling Paul...

The state of Arkansas has a form at the DMV that allows for the transfer of a vehicle upon the death of the owner. However, a child or closest...

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Can I as the remainder man buy the life estate from my mother and it not effect nursing home Medicaid if she needs it in the fu?

In addition to Mr. Duke's answer, please understand there are some creative ways to deal with the money from the sale of the interest. Also,...

What happens to my Medicare when I receive a large check from land sell

You mentioned both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare is not dependent on your income or assets so it will not be effected. However, your Medicaid...