Elder Law Answers
My father made my younger sister a power of attorney before passing. He had a will. My sister and I are not speaking, and I was wondering: Am I allowed to see a copy of that will? I know that...
Read moreMy brother passed away. I was on his lease as an emergency contact. Am I legally responsible for cleaning out his apartment?...
Read moreI live in Wisconsin. I have no assets except a 2012 car. I am on Medicare and have a Medicare Advantage plan. I am heavily in debt with credit cards. I have three children over the age of 60. I...
Read moreIf my parents signed their house over to my sister and my dad died, can my mom sign it back over to herself or add others to the deed?...
Read moreHow do you determine a life estate percentage when splitting real estate sale proceeds?...
Read moreMy elderly mother needs to update and possibly make some changes to the wording of her will. Am I, as her representative, allowed to accompany her to make sure all the correct questions are asked, and correct information is given?...
Read moreMy aunt has an irrevocable trust with her home. However, she wants to dissolve that trust now and give the house to me and my wife to live in as our primary residence. What and how do I calculate the...
Read moreIf the community spouse dies, who gets the home? The nursing home spouse does not have her name on the home.
Read moreIf I sign an affidavit of heirship because my father died and left no will, but the Medicaid Estate Recovery Program in Texas hasn't taken any action (two years have passed since his death), can they take my land if...
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