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If my mom signed the Power of Attorney provided by the bank, does she need to sign any other Power of Attorney?

My father recently passed away. He owes more than he has in assets. As his surviving child, am I responsible for his debt?

I am considering applying for Community Medicaid for my father, but I am not sure if my mother will accept a home health aide into her home. What, if anything, could Community Medicaid offer other than a home health aide?

As you may know, Medicare will pay for a patient to receive rehabilitation in a facility if they have a qualifying stay in a hospital: being admitted to the hospital for two nights.

I am the Executor of my mother’s estate. I have collected the assets, paid her expenses, and am ready to close the estate. Can you advise me on how to proceed?

In Terrorem is a term derived from Latin which translates to “in fear.” An In Terrorem provision in a decedent’s Last Will and Testament “threatens” that if a beneficiary challenges the Will then the challenging beneficiary will be disinherited (or given a specified dollar amount) instead of inheriting the full gift provided for in the Will.

What exactly is “probate” and why would you want to avoid it? Probate is the legal process whereby a last will & testament is determined by the Court to be authentic and valid.

Does the Veterans Administration provide any benefits to receive assistance at home?

A designated beneficiary on a Transfer on Death (TOD) account has only an expectancy interest in the account and cannot use the funds in the account until the death of the account holder. With no present interest the designated beneficiary cannot withdraw funds for his or her personal use during the account holder’s lifetime.

I recently signed a Health Care Proxy naming my daughter to make healthcare decisions for me. Is she able to access my medical records and speak to Medicare and my supplemental health insurance company?