If you get a trust, you could transfer your bank accounts and insurance to the trust along with the home. Your trust could have separate credit...

It depends on how your mother and brother own the condo. If it is joint tenants with right of survivorship, then when she dies it will be owned...

How do we go about getting the truck, willed to my husband, from the property ?

Your question is confusing. The Michigan Secretary of State (DMV in other places) can typically transfer title to next of kin, as long as the...

Does the house count as part of the estate?

It is not clear if you are talking about the house they live in or if she has an additional house. One house, their residence typically, is...

Is the Ladybird deed on a property in the state Michigan recognized in Ohio concerning Medicaid look back and or divestment?

A lady bird deed avoids probate. In Michigan, that is enough to avoid estate recovery. You will need an Ohio Medicaid expert (elder law attorney)...

What happens if your trust has been executed by you but absolutely nothing recorded?

As the other attorneys have mentioned, the only way to solve this issue is to have an attorney review everything.

How do you change the person you appointed in your trust to administer the trust funds to minor children prior to your death?

You will need to amend the trust. My suggestion would be to go to the same attorney that drafted it for you in the first place. If you cannot or...

What can I do to save my house from Medicaid recovery when my husband passes from dementia?

Lady bird deed - yes, but as other attorneys have mentioned, you should see an experienced elder law attorney to review your entire situation. The...

Can my father give my husband and I $25,000 gift.

Medicaid will not pay until he is eligible- under $2,000 in non-exempt assets. If he qualifies then they will calculate a penalty period based on...

I need information about paying to set up special needs trust if I am on SSI and ssdi. Only make $755.00 mo.

You only need a trust if you have money or are going to receive money. If you get the money and then set up a trust, that is a 1st party trust. ...