The cost of guardianship of mentally ill son

To the question of cost: It is important to remember that at the core of a guardianship is the question of removing constitutionally protected...

My son has a serious mental illness. He is now 49 years old. what would it cost for a guardianship petition?

You could be granted guardianship over his person and be entitled to make medical on other decisions. In addition you could seek guardianship over...

A trust fund was left for me by my grandparents. How can I access details about the account?

Our state statutes concerning trusts and the duties of trustees are located in Title 11 of the Revised Code of Washington. These rules will provide...

Can I withdrawl from a joint bank account that I share with my mom if she is going to become a fulltime resident of a home?

The short answer is you can withdraw funds; however, be aware of the Medicaid rules or you could be subject to a penalty period. You will need to...

Cashing a check payable to the estate of ??

You will need to prove to the insurance company that you are your mom's successor in interest. This could be as simple as providing a death...

Can inherited assets from my parents trust be transfered to a trust created in my name?

Unless your parents have placed restrictions on the property you inherited, (by using a testamentry trust or some other means), you should be free...

Is it better for the executor of our will to have residence in our state or does it really matter?

I advise to go with the best person for the fiduciary role over the person in the best location. The executor or personal representative can...

Inherited Money

Both you and your mother should seek the advice of an attorney. The best and possibly only way for you to keep a gift separate/protected from...

What steps do I need to take before I am deemed incompetent. I am about to become fully perm disabled, have too many resources.

You definitely need an attorney to help you. It is possible to put your assets into a self settled special needs trust. This could help you qualify...

Too often families fight when they need to have understanding. You will likely have a lot of issues that you will need to work on with your step...