What kind of lawyer do I need?

As my colleagues point out, you identify multiple issues. They are best discussed privately with an elder law attorney. If you feel that your...

I have asked for a formal accounting which i got but still have ?'s attorney will not speak with me ?? represents the executrix?

You really need to sit down with a probate attorneywho can explain the process. It may cost you a little for their time, but you aren't getting...

Can a mediation over future land to be inherited - force the living person to probate a will before their death?

Th first thing that is going to be asked when you go in to probate is "When did your mother die?" From wht you say, she isn't dead yet. There may...

Question about Va Benefit, living trust and selling of home.

Attorney Mannor has laid out the problem for you regarding the sale of the house converting an exempt asset into a countable resource. I would only...

Is it possible for parents to give notarized temporary guardianship to a friend for taking their child to a trap shoot?

A guardianship is not something you can give to someone else for your child. It can only be granted by a court.

Is the "reverse 1/2 loaf" planning option viable in MA? My Mother may move to an assisted living facility and we need advice.

States either use the reverse half-loaf or half loaf annuity methods, but these are not the only ways to accomplish a goal. It depends upon the...

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Can a long term disability company (Hartford) deny a claim if you have been approved for SSDI?

This is a duplicate question. See my response to the other post.

Can a long term disability company (Hartford) deny a claim if you have been approved for SSDI?

I know that if my LTD insurance company denied my claim after I was approved for SSDI, I would call the California Insurance Commissioner's office...

Can a transfer of a residence be used as repayment of debt?

While my colleagues are correct that there is five year look-back for Medicaid, all that means is that you need to report a tranfer for less than...

My name is on a family trust. Can I sell or give my portion to some one else, so my name is not on the trust.

The answer to your question depends upon what the trust says. As Attorney Helgesen points out, the gifting or transfer of your interest in the...