What can we do about land in Texas that was left to my grandmother that is producing oil?

As noted previously, you will need to probate the estate in Texas. I recommend you check with an attorney in the county of record for the...

What action can be taken to obtain a copy of a will that supposedly exists in another state (California)?

As has been noted previously, there isn't any specific place where wills are recorded or registered. About the best you can hope for is to contact...

Will Medicaid make me pay for anything?

If your mother was living on her own, not with you, and was helping you out financially at the same time, she may be disqualified for benefits. I...

I'm a 58 year old man with stage IV kidney cancer I've recently been approved for SSDI. I'm not to receive my

Lawrence's answer is right on. The most important thing is not to practice false economy. It is better to spend a few dollars for good legal...

I have a sibling who was the personal rep embezzle a portion of settled amount I believe attorney is involved in medicaid fraud

These types of cases are always difficult to analyze and determine the best remedy. Obviously, the attorney and the personal representative should...

If a stepmother and stepdaughter own a home together and the stepmother has to go into a nursing home.

Becausee Kansas law applies to this situation, I recommend you confer with an elder law attorney who can assist you. The law firm of Parman &...

How do I file a petition for guardianship of a parent in San Antonio, TX

The simple answer is that you will need the advice and assistance of a qualified attorney who can help you through the process. If you go to the...

Can we do a living trust for my mother with my mother's power of attorney. She is close to dying so we want to do this ASAP.

You have posed an interesting question and I agree with the answers you have received so far. IF the power of attorney specifically grants you...

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Can a spouse include the sale of a house in a will allowing a small stipend to the surviving spouse?

I might add that the spouse may have a right to reside in the home for the rest of his or her life, so that can become an impediment to sale, as...

What advantages living trust offers over will?

You've received excellent answers. I would just summarize it this way. 1. Trusts avoid probate, 2. properly established trust-based plans can...