In California the transferor of an exempt asset is not penalized. That doesn't mean the transfer is a good idea. There are many reasons...

What can we do? And how can she be qualified for some help? And where?

Who your cousin needs to see is an attorney that specializes in Elder Law. Elder law Specialists are experts on the health care system, community...

Under the facts you state, with a specific gift and enough funds to pay it, it must be paid in full without regards to the sums left over for the...

Some trusts allow such discretion for the Trustee, or appoint a Trust Protector with such discretion, but that is relatively rare. Still, your...

Your father needs to file a document with County Recorder called Affidavit of Surviving Trustee. Furnish the mortgage holder with that, and they...

Family infected by positive tested caregiver.

That is most disturbing if they knew they had tested positive. There is a potential suit for damages. Did the caregiver work for an agency...or...

You certainly have standing to file a contest. There are a few issues to look at to see whether or not it is worth your time to do so. You...

Do i have to do interview for a senior citzen in my home if the social worker comes to the door!?

No, but if you are part of what the complaint was about, you would not get to tell your side to resolve the complaint. They do have the authority...

Can a mother who gave up familial rights of a child through adoption be an heir to their estate?

If your wife was legally given up for adoption, her biological mother is not an intestate heir. I am somewhat confused, though, by your sentence...

How to cash my deceased father’s check?

There are formal probate proceedings, and what are known as summary proceedings. The latter can be as quick and easy as a declaration by the people...