My mother passed away May 25th 2012. She had no will and I am her only child, I am trying to collect funds in her bank account

Depending upon the facts of your case you may not need to use Summary Administration at all. I practice in Boca Raton and I am willing to discuss...

My mom can't afford all her rent we want to give the landlord a check for the remainder, said he will not accept, is that legal

Some landlords will not accept personal checks from non-lessees for rent. You may want to inquire if an electronic payment or a money order will be...

Dad died one day before medicaid interview - will they still cover his costs?

I am sorry for your loss. Assuming that your dad met all of the eligibility requirements and that Ohio allows for retroactive benefits (every...

Is a Lady Byrd Deed good in this situation?

With all due respect to Mr. Pippin, the purpose of an enhanced life estate deed (aka a Ladybird deed) is to avoid the gifting penalty that would...

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Do my elder parents have a case on misrepresentation of car dealership inflating their income?

If your parents live in New York you can find assistance at the Attorney General's...

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I agree with Mr. Mannor in both respects. If you have actual evidence to prove that your step-father's death was caused by something your mother...

Elder abuse???

Can they do this? They already have. What can you do? Two things. 1. Dial 1-800-96ABUSE (1-800-962-2873) and report this to Adult Protective...

My grandmother is in a nursing home. Can the nursing home come after me for her bill?

I agree with the prior response. I would add that most filial responsibility laws pertain to family members who have either received large gifts...

Assuming that your father resides in Florida your step-mother could be charged with elder abuse and neglect. This is a criminal act and you should...

Do the irrevocable income trust needed by Medicaid have to be drawn up by an elder care attorney?

While there is no legal requirement that a Qualified Income Trust (QIT) be drafted by an Elder Law Attorney, or any attorney for that matter, here...