The first question I would answer is "who owns the house?" Good luck.

HOW CAN I GET POWER OF ATTORNEY OVER MY GRANDMOTHER AND HER ESTATE?

If your grandmother has capacity, she needs to see an attorney and sign a durable power of attorney for finances. She should also have an advance...

Your question raises several issues. The law that you're referring to is known as "estate recovery." Federal law mandates that states seek...

Who needs to sign a Durable Power of Attorney?

First, your mother should trust the person named as agent implicitly. Yes, your mother can choose to name two people. I recommend naming a...

My step-father retained a probate attorney for my mother's estate.

I would also check with the Probate Court to see what has been filed with the court. In some states, all of this information is available online.

My Mom is in a Nursing home, and I have Power of Attorney. Can I sell my house. The House is in my name.

Without have all of the facts, two pieces of advice I would offer are to be aware whether you are dealing with any gifts from your mother to you...

Wife and I are77 and 87 no dependents. Each has will leaving everything to other. What must she do if I predecease her?

The fact that you are concerned about who would care for your wife if she is disabled is a very important consideration. You should speak with an...

Written agreement with Mother outlining compensation for elder care

It may be helpful for your sister to under the purpose of such an agreement. Often the role of the written agreement is to avoid a Medicaid...

My husband passed away suddenly with no will. I am on the deed of the homes do I need a probate process?

I agree you should meet with an attorney; however, the first thing that I would do is see whether either of the deeds mentions that you and your...

For medicaid exemption, can elderly dad's home be titled jointly with daughter?Or, can it be transferred to dad later for$1

Granting joint title or a $1 sale would probably create a gift resulting in a transfer penalty. If the issue is getting father to a meeting, other...