Yes, you should definitely sit down with a New York (City) Estate Planning attorney. See 'Find-A-Lawyer' at the top of this web page. Good Luck.

Concerning family law, I need to know what sort of lawyer to find, what state to obtain counsel in and what to ask for

At the Very Top of this Web Page is the Avvo Search Engine "Find-A-Lawyer". Enter "Elder Law" and the state of your choice.

No Will but a legal trust document

If you have a copy of the document, have your Estate Planning attorney review it to discuss your status as a beneficiary of your Mother via the...

Can a parolee status count towards the 5 years rule for NJ medicaid eligibility after you get your green card?

Larry's right. Sit down soon w/ an Immigration Attorney. See 'Find-A-Lawyer' at the very top of this page.

Possible power of attorney abuse by my sister

Definitely get an Estate Planning lawyer to file the proper Motion with the Court to remove your Sister. Also file a report with Adult Protective...

Is there a paper I can sign that will let me give my house to my daughter upon my death without a will and probate?

Yes, it's called a Living Trust. Sit down with an Estate Planning attorney and Get Started.

What can I legally do to get my father's account down to $1500 so that he conforms to family care? (Title 19)?

You can use all the available 'Spend Down' requirements that are Exempt. For example, a Funeral Trust or improvements to his home such as...

Can an inheritance from a deceased relatives estate be taken by a collection attorney for an unpaid judgment against me?

My colleagues are right. It depends on the type of funds and state law. See 'Find-A-Lawyer' at the top of this page and sit down with a collections...

Can Medicaid take insurance policy when a Medicaid recipient passes?

I'm sorry for the loss of your Mom. The ability of Medicaid to Recover its expenditures for any particular person for whom it paid benefits depends...

If your father had his Trust drawn up and executed then he is likely the Trustee and would have the original, not the lawyer who did the drafting....