Can i change mothers trust if she was cohersed to change it?

The change in the trust may or may not be valid. Most people with dementia have capacity to make and change estate planning documents for several...

You would need to meet with an attorney and a CPA to discuss that. Whether you CAN would depend on the terms of the trust. Whether you SHOULD...

No, Medicare has no right of recovery. Yes, you have bypassed probate. If your mother has final bills, such as co-pays or deductibles from her last...

What can I do? Is it possible for me to somehow obtain a the house in any way? Or, how can I go about this ordeal?

I agree with Mr. Cottrell's comments. In addition, you need to realize that the house will be reappraised to current value when your grandmother...

Can I claim part of my Mother’s property if she did not leave a will ?

Your rights depend on how the property was titled. If your mother at some point during the marriage changed the title to joint tenancy, then her...

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Kudos to you for taking care of your spouse despite the estrangement. They may try to come after you, if you were only physically separated --...

As Ms. James said, putting the house into a trust will avoid probate, which is not only expensive but slow. If she has a living trust created, the...

Do I need a trust so this doesn't go into probate? Can I handle the house and bank accounts through a Will only?

You need to get a power of attorney now while your parents have capacity. Other than that, with assets at that level, you shouldn't have to worry....

Can I use the small estate affidavit to claim the money my dad was awarded from the attorney who holds it?

The attorney might be most comfortable if you and your sibling both signed the affidavit, so that he had more confidence the sibling knew about it....