What is the law concerning conveying title of house to child when elderly person may need to go to nursing home?

Both Joel and Lawrence are right. Medicaid rules for each state vary a bit and the protocols as to liens on homes etc. are a bit different. ...

Estate lawyer will not provide info to my lawyer sent 5 notices to him nothing . What will happen to him ?

First, FIRE him. Second, your sister owes you and any other beneficiaries a full accounting. Report the previous lawyer to the State Bar of...

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72 y.o. owns home with $60K lien against it for deceased wife's medical. Dr. said 5 yrs to live. Will gov take home upon death?

This is not really an Estate Planning question. It's time to sit down TODAY with an Elder Law attorney and look at the options going forward....

Can a house that has unpaid taxes be purchased out of probate by a family member?

Your attorney can file a Motion to Replace the Executor in order to get your brother removed. Work with an experienced Probate Attorney. See...

Is there any legal recourse for receiving survivor benefits?

I concur. If your father had named a Special Needs Trust, things would have been much easier. Sit down with an Elder Law attorney to discuss, as...

They can SELL the home to you (or anyone else). The Executor of the Will has a Fiduciary Duty to abide by the instructions of the Will and once...

I am the only heir/last living relative 1st cousin's estate. Named in 2nd trust as 100%. Changed mind, 2010, dementia, Alz.

The sooner you retain Probate counsel, the better. See Avvo.com under Find-A-Lawyer.

Could I send a request for copies of the bank statements for the trust from the trustee without an attorney ??

If you're a Beneficiary, you're entitled to an Accounting by the Trustee. If she doesn't provide it, have your attorney file a Motion to Compel...

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I own a house together with my daughter in NY. House is not paid off . Recently I got married . We , I and my new husband want

My two colleagues are correct. Simply own the house in Joint Tenancy w/ your daughter or you can make appropriate arrangements through your Living...

I sold my home to my son and he gave me a life estate. I have separate living quarters in the home. What are the advantages.

I'd concur. Your son could certainly sell the property but your legal right as to the Life Estate would not go away - in fact it would probably...