In many states, Miller Trusts are simply a pass through vehicle to allow a person who has over-limit income to qualify for Medicaid. If you state...

What rights do I have to keep and take care of my 83 yr old Dad with Dementia if I am not the sibling that has POA?

You don't have any inherent "rights." Your father is an adult, and unless adjudicated as incapacitated, can make his own decisions. The person...

Can I sue a lawyer for discussing my case with someone?

It depends on who he spoke with, and why. He cannot reveal any privileged information simply because you fire him. However, if you file a...

Attorney grievance procedures and fee disputes are two different things. Attorney grievance is about unethical conduct by the attorney. It...

Even though you're still paying payments to your lawyer, but not paid up, is that a good reason to violate your rights and

IF the attorney is still representing you, he/she should respond. However, is he/she still representing you? Just because you're still making...

What's the next step after the Office of the Disciplinary Administrator did not properly investigate a complaint

If the Disciplinary Administrator investigated your complaint and determined it unfounded, there may be little you can do. Did you give a copy of...

If we hired a lawyer and he never filed documents or obtained a court date, can we request full retainer?

Whether you can get your retainer back and how much depends on what work he did do. However, given that it is July and he promised in February to...

My mother is in a Alzheimer facility. She just sold her house. My sister wants to put the funds into a bank trust account...

There is no trust account unless there is a trust. Second, banks don't mail "dividends" on bank accounts to people. I think you need to consult...

Is it common for the estate attorney to legally represent the trustee when the trustee is also a major beneficiary?

The attorney must decide up front who he/she represents. It sounds as if the attorney here has said he/she represents the trust (through the...

Change over deed in trustee name

You seem confused as to whether the property is in trust or is being devised according to a will. It makes a big difference. If there is a trust,...