ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: My wife all of a sudden has gone from a slight Dementia problem to a major Dementia problem. This may have happened due to a fall that she recently took that caused her to have a concussion. I may have to put her into a Dementia care facility that will have a monthly fee to do so. What would I have to do to gain a Power of attorney over the checking account and
Planning for the future is one of the most important responsibilities a parent has, particularly when it comes to securing the well-being of minor children. In Massachusetts, estate planning for families with minor children typically involves creating a will and making guardianship designations. Here is an outline of the critical steps parents should take to protect their children’s future and ensure their needs are met in the event of an untimely passing. The Importance of a
Planning for the future is crucial, especially when it comes to protecting your assets and loved ones. Estate planning provides the opportunity to make important decisions about how your estate will be handled after you’re gone. In this realm, two common options arise: living trusts and wills. Both serve important purposes, but understanding the differences between them will help you make an informed decision about which one is the best fit for your specific needs. Let’s
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Hi, I have a simple question. Maybe someone can help?…. My 93 year old mother has dementia but is still cognizant part of the time. She has 24 hour care at home. My brother and sister have joint POA. There are seven siblings in our family. Another sister with a drinking problem has been doing the bills and paying the care givers. It was brought to my attention by one honest care giver that
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: My mother had a stroke, but is very cognitive and alert , she is in rehab. My brother has taken over as executor to pay bills. As one of 8 siblings I have asked several times how the bills are being paid. I have asked for detail info since I knew exactly what was in her accounts. I have been told that I do not need to know, or how the money is being
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The trustee bent over backwards to get personal property for 4 disinherited people named in the trust… they were not to receive anything but $1. Each. She disregarded beneficiaries and made sure these people got everything they asked for. Trustee wouldn’t listen to anyone and did what she wanted.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: My mother is 97 years old with dementia such that she needs 24 hour care. She is destitute and on Medicaid and is represented by an elder law lawyer who is her court appointed guardian. I am considering the possibility of selling our townhouse and moving to be near one of my children. I am not in a good financial place myself, another reason to move to somewhere less expensive with one of my
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: My parents had a will done when they lived in Florida. They have since moved back to NH so we can help them. Should we have the will redone?
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: She refused medical treatment and was told that doing so could result in death. She is not suicidal, but if she continues her current course she could die. Is there any legal way to compel her to medical treatment?
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: My friends brother was “willed” a home from his Father. His Father setup an irrevocable trust to handle his assets after death. My friends brother kept this property within the trust for almost 24 months, expensing taxes, repairs and other items as trust expenses, then sold the house directly from the trust and is now claiming 100% of the proceeds of the sale of the house. In other words, he charged the trust $20k
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