Yes, she needs to seek the counsel of an elder law/special needs planning attorney prior to the distribution. There are several different options...

HOW DO I FILE A COMPLAINT AGAINST THE ADMINISTRATOR OF PROBATE AND HER ATTORNEY?

First of all, it is not uncommon for you not to have received an accounting on this yet. You may have to wait a little longer. But, it is not a...

Can I have power of attorney on my wife, if she has powere of attorney on me? ?

You and your wife can both be named as the other's agent under your health care power of attorney documents.

Ssi receipient wants to protect future lumpsum benefits with a special needs trust. ?

Contact an attorney who is familiar with Special Needs Trusts to get this done. You can find one on AVVO here. You can protect assets with a...

Do we have to reimburse medi-cal/medicare if my father dies.

Medi-Cal has a payback requirement if you receive Medi-Cal after the age of 55. However, Medi-Cal is limited to the types of assets they can...

Can an executor of a living trust use the assets of said estate for personal gain?

Typically, the Successor Trustee of a Trust, would not have authority to do anything other than manage the estate property for the benefit of the...

How do I go about suing an appointed lawyer for not having my (and my family) in her best interest? And also a realtor.

I'm sorry about your situation. First of all, find the lesson! Always trust your gut. When you feel you are being pressured, you probably are. ...

Will I be liable for my friends back property tax of 6000.00 if she makes me power of attorney??

There are some unanswered questions. Acting as an agent under a Power of Attorney does not make one liable for the principal's debts. However, it...

It sounds like your mom did the right thing in order to allow you to remain on the public benefits you are on. Unfortunately, a Supplemental Needs...

How can my wife get a house under her name?

It depends how the house was owned. If your mother-in-law was the outright owner of the house, then your wife will have to open up a probate. ...