If somebody is going in a nursing home, can they give away their household furnishings? What about this five year look back?

Medicaid is a program that is cooperatively funded by the federal and state governments; therefore, there are some variations in the rules for...

Generally, a child is emancipated, or freed from parental control, care and custody (1) upon reaching the age of 18 or (2) upon graduation from...

My mother died on 4-16-2011, my sister who lives in N.J. is exeutrix. I had asked for a copy of Mom's will and she sent me

Once a will is admitted to probate it becomes a public record. Decedents' wills are usually offered for admittance to the probate court in the...

Am I entitled to 100% of house sale proceeds if my spouse is deceased and had no will?

I am an Ohio attorney; therefore, I only can speak on Ohio law. Ohio, as do other states, has a statute of descent and distribution that governs...

Will

All states have probate, although the process can vary slightly from state to state. Personal property, both tangible and intangible, and real...

Do I need to admit a will to probate if there is no real property and just $20,000 or less of other property to dispose of?

Many, if not all, states have statutes addressing the issue of small estates. For example, Ohio law deals with this issue in Ohio Revised Code...

How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit to old renters?

Ohio Revised Code Section 5321.16 (B) and (C) address your concerns: (B) Upon termination of the rental agreement any property or money held by...

Mom's retirement home will not let her take her food to her apartment. Her DR wants her to eat a little at a time, not at once.

It is likely that the retirement/nursing home views their rules as a way for it to efficiently manage meal preparation, distribution, and clean-up....

If your a minor and on probation for possession of marijuana and get another possession charge (which is a vob) & a few months

I can't predict the future, but a likely conclusion is that the Juvenile Court won't be too happy with you. I suggest you (1) retain a criminal...

My husband isn't helping with our kids

Without having more facts it is difficult for me to provide a legal opinion on your situation. At this stage I would suggest talking with your...