I know a person whose sister passed away a few years ago. Her estate did not go into probate because she had nothing besides a

Attorney James is giving good advice. While the affidavit should be enough, corporate creditors often demand to see a copy of letters of...

Can I protect the assets left for me if I have been on welfare for 10 years

My colleagues give good advice. It will be a lot cheaper in the long run if the party who wants to bestow an inheritance upon you goes and talks to...

My elderly father caregives my mother (alzheimers) at their home. He refuses needed services (nurse, repair.) What can I do?

While your father is doing his best as caregiver, it doesn't sound like he is fully capable of handling the situation himself. This is a very...

My father, who lives in California, has Alzheimer and his wife has just placed him in a long term care medical facility.

Federal Medicaid law requires that assets be transferred from the Institutional Spouse (your father) to the Community Spouse (your stepmother) in...

Do I need to hire a layer regarding a trust?

The person nominated in a Will as executor is not the executor until the Will is admitted into probate and the court issues its Order appointing...

Will my son's medicaid pay for his big medical bill, even it was expired?

In emergency or hardship cases Medicaid may pay his medical expenses during the period of his ineligibility. Talk to the local Medicaid office and...

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My aunt was in a nursing home, hospital, and released to my home because she had no insurance. Awaiting Medicaid approval.

People are admitted to nursing homes every day who have no family at all, so the next of kin issue shouldn't be a concern. There may be some other...

Is there an organization that can help sell a home & move someone on SSI to Mo?.

Since you say your brother is on SSI, selling the house which is an exempt asset, will render him ineligible for benefits due to his having too...

Can assets being spent down to apply for NY Community Medicaid reimburse a family member who paid for her private custodial care

Reimbursing you for payments you have made in the past is a good way to get in trouble quickly if your mother has to apply for nursing home...

I currently live in Houston Texas, but is planning to move to Florida. Are WILLS performed differently in each state?

The validity of a Will is determined under the law of the state in which it is executed. The manner in which it is probated is controlled by the...