Succession Rights?

If he did not sign the lease, he is not responsible for his mother's back rent. However, if he refuses to vacate on receiving proper notice from...

Do my wife's brother and sister have a legal claim?

No. Your wife's siblings do not have a right to any proceeds from the sale of the house if the house was distributed 100% to your wife through the...

No, he does not have the right to give anyone guardianship rights (temporary or otherwise) over your children without your consent. If he is going...

What should I be most concerned with in becoming a trustee to a Special Needs Trust?

Hi - A couple suggestions: 1. Make sure the terms of the trust give you as much discretion as possible to allow you to apply the funds of the...

I want to have a friend take care/ keep our dog if something should happen to myself and my husband at the same time.

Hi - Yes, you will want your signature and the signatures of the witnesses to be notarized. This way, the witness signatures are "self-proving"...

What happens to my Medicare when I receive a large check from land sell

Yes, the $14,000 cash hitting your bank account could jeopardize your Medicaid benefits. However, with the help of a qualified Medicaid planning...

I agree with Mr. Alexander and will add that based on the information you have provided, the creditor that holds the debt would have no recourse...

Hi - As joint tenants with right of survivorship (JTWROS) you will receive your mother's interest in the properties at her death without having to...

I have a severely autistic son in my care but I need a different living arrangement for him because I am dying of cancer. Thanks

Hi - I am so sorry to hear of your situation. If you have not done so already, you should hire a disability attorney in your area to push your...

Do we pay capital gain taxes for a house that belonged to our deceased dad??

Hi - Not knowing any more about your situation, here is the short answer to your question: At the time of your father's death, his portion of...