What to do with settlement check ?

Powers of attorney end when the person who granted it dies. If this check came in after your father died someone with a power of attorney does not...

Generally, surviving relatives are only responsible for a deceased person's bills if they agreed to be responsible for them. The probate process...

What amount would be reasonable to give a child or grandchild for their birthday or Christmas gift?

Qualifying for Medicaid and planning for the possible need for Medicaid is a complex topic. You and your husband would be well advised to spend...

The solution to this situation will depend on a number of things: in particular the terms in the original trust, as well as the actions of the...

As someone who has handled many sales of real estate titled in the name of a trust, I would say it is common to have people at different title...

What are the financial risks to my elderly mother if she co-signs on my mortgage?

Medicaid eligibility requirements very from state to state. Your mother should talk to an attorney in Florida who has a background in Medicaid...

Question about Social security income?

I am assuming from your question that your mother was receiving SSI benefits and not regular Social Security benefits. From Social Security...

HOW CAN THE PUBLIC SEE WHAT IS IN A TRUSTS CONTAINING LAND ?

Is this here in Colorado? Here in Colorado anyone with a claim against someone who has died has the ability to open a probate for that person, and...

As with so many questions, it depends. In this situation it would depend on who is on title for the real estate. In my experience, if property...

How do I find out where my mothers money went if I gave my aunt the power to be the executor?

This sounds like a very emotionally trying situation for both you and your brother. To tragically lose a loved-one, and then have confusion and...