Upon sale of the joint home, how long do they have to purchase a new residence before the care facility can claim the money?

Generally, I believe the home sales proceeds must be re-invested in another homestead within 90 days. However, there are a lot of rules dealing...

My grandmother died five years ago supposedly without a will how can I get the deed into my name?

Speak to a probate attorney about the possibility of filing an Affidavit of Heirship (AoH). This would be the first step. But the AoH, would only...

If your mother in law is deceased, there is likely no need to probate the Will (if any). That is the purpose of the Lady Bird deed - to pass the...

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A nursing home/rehab facility wants us to apply for medicaid before we send our father there. He has medicare and aetna.

See an Elder Law attorney with Medicaid experience immediately! Nursing Homes (NH) often push the Medicaid application immediately even though the...

Can my brother contest a property that my (90yr)mom bought for me?

While your mom is free to conduct her business and manage her property in any way she sees fit, that does not prevent someone with $300 in filing...

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My 85 y/o Mother refuses to go into a nursing home, I do not have her health care power of attorney, what can I do?

I am familiar with attorney Charles Lance in the Georgetown area who would be a great resource. He is a former District Judge and JAG officer. He...

My Father Died Leaving A Cut And Dry Will But Sister Has Access To Bank Accounts, How Do I Protect My interests

As the other lawyers have stated, the POA ended at your father's death. However, if your sister was a joint owner on your dad's account, (where...

Can daughter sell her dads truck and furniture after putting him in a nursing home due to a stroke?He can talk and walk still.

Assuming the gentleman in question is competent, he should send a certified letter to the agent/daughter demanding an accounting under Texas...

Your question did not say whether your mother was under a court ordered guardianship or if you and your brother just have an informal arrangement...

My brother moved elderly mother in with him & his wife. How do his siblings request an accounting of our mom's assets & expenses

I agree with the other attorneys that, if Mom is competent, and not been declared to be incompetent by a court of law, she is free to live with...

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