I need to pay back Medicaid

You should obtain a copy of the bill so you know how much was paid, then contact the local Medicaid office, explain your dilemma, and ask to whom...

Generally speaking, anyone filing a report with APS is protected from liability. This is to encourage people to report matters they might...

Will a bankruptcy on my credit report disqualify me from being a fiduciary for my mother, who recieves a widows pension from the

Matthew has given you some excellent advice. A bankruptcy probably will not automatically disqualify you from serving as a guardian, but I would...

Guardianship? of elderly relative? POA not taking care of him and possible financial irregularities!

You clearly need to speak with an attorney familiar with elder law issues. This might be one of those cases that falls under the classification of...

How do I handle an obvious conflict of interest between atty/trustee and claimant against relatives estate?

If the trust has a provision for a successor trustee, or for the appointment of a successor trustee, and you feel the current trustee has a...

How do I get legal guardianship of my nieces?

The simple answer is that anyone with an "interest" in the children can fight for them, so your best bet is to consult with an experienced family...

My husbands name is on property I inherited at the time of my fathers death, can bankruptcy court take if if he files?

In most instances, if the property is in both names, it is a reachable asset. If you can prove his name was added to the deed solely for ease of...

Can creditors recover any money from a irrevocable Supplement Needs Trust?

If I understand the facts, the beneficiary of the trust owned the assets and contributed them to the Irrevocable Supplemental Needs Trust knowing...

I am not licensed in CA, but generally if a trustee causes the problem, then the trustee and not the beneficiary of the account is held...

In Rhode Island, if you are an heir and the will and a trust left you is going through probate court, can the executor force

In general and without reference to Rhode Island law, an executor is entitled to receive a release of liability prior to concluding the...