Signed house over to disabled daughter a year ago in ma. can medicare seize if mom goes into nursing home?

First, let me put your worries somewhat at ease. If you are disabled within the right definitions and requirements a transfer to you or to a trust...

My husband and I have been married for ten years. We do not have a will. He has an adult son. Would I have to share the estate?

You are right to be concerned. Under California law you would be entitled to all community property, but would have to share any separate...

Estate planning for blended families can be tricky. The thought that the survivor would favor his or her own is often overlooked. Whether what...

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

The good news is that if your are trying to protect her primary residence and if she would want to be in the home if she could get the care she...

We recently purchased a Florida property. Can we hold this in our California trust? Or do we need a Florida trust?

Yes your Florida property can go into your CA trust, That being said, it makes sense at this time to reaffirm your trust utilizing Florida's...

As administratrix of an estate, am I liable to pay creditors if assets are less than what is owed.

First the good news, you are not personally liable for the shortfall in assets to pay your mother's debts. Second, the bad news, if the 5 acres...

Is probate really necessary?

Do I need probate if the assets left behind are worth less than $150,000? Small Estate Procedures California offers two procedures for...

Can I renounce to the properties left my my late husband (intestate-surviving spouse) to his parents by an Affidavit or Power?

There are two different approaches you can take to giving up your interest in your deceased husband's estate. If he had not children then his...

Will I be Homeless

To know where you stand and what you and your wife can do it is important to have an experienced attorney review your mother in law's trust. ...

I now own 3 houses, have no kids and a seperated for 7 years wife out of 29 yrs. Do I need a living will, or a trust?

Although I agree with my colleagues that: 1) if you care where your assets go you need a will or trust; 2) If you care how long it takes and how...