Dose my brothers children have any right to anything

Your brother's ex-partner who is mother to his kid has no standing if your state statue says your mother's estate is split three ways between her...

How long can a bank have a freeze on your account?

If the bank suspects fraud, you need to seek counsel of an attorney right away.

I don't know VA laws. It is possible there is an exemption from use tax but not recording fees. Sounds like you need to talk to a real estate...

Will MedicAid allow us to use our in-home care ins. policy to supplement the care we receive in our AFH once we are on MedicAid?

Read the policy carefully. Some policies may cover extra services to residents in a facilty not otherwise provided by facilty. Medicaid may allow...

You need to seek counsel of a local elder law attorney who knows your state's Medicaid laws. The gift of equity will present a problem for grandma...

Is the National Academy of Elder Law Attorney's actually an honorary organization with membership given to any licensed lawyer?

NAELA is a membership association of lawyers who aspire to attain and maintain the highest degree of ethical principles and to continue legal...

If my mother has to enter into a long term care facility, will all her savings and her home be taken from her ?

It is important to heed the other posts about seeking counsel of a knowledgeable Elderlaw attorney who is familiar with your state's Medicaid laws....

If you think you help, then you should seek counsel of a local Elderlaw attorney who practices in Medicaid Planning and knows the state's laws...

I think I need to find a legal guardian for my 91 year old Mother. She lives in Snohomish County, WA. I live in Memphis, TN.

A Durable Power of Attorney for financial decisions is preferred over guardianship only if your mom has capacity and competent to sign. Otherwise,...

My mother died in a nursing home and was on Medicaid , how can I cash a refund check from her apartment

I don't know Wisconsin laws, but the refund check is probably recoverable by Medicaid through your state's estate recovery agency. You need to seek...