Changing Distributions After Death – Part 1
Often when we have an estate administration matter, the will being probated is an old one. In some cases the person never actually executed a will although he or she may have communicated to family members his/her wishes with regard to the distribution of assets. In other cases the family members agree
Happily Married or Something Else? Part 3
In this third post of 3, I continue the discussion about second marriages and Medicaid and more specifically how to handle a fraudulent marriage. Last week I explained that if we make every effort to get the documentation from an ex-spouse for the Medicaid application process, regulations provide that the application
Happily Married or Something Else? Part 2
In last week’s post I went back to the topic of Medicaid and more specifically how the need for long term care might affect both spouses. The assets of both spouses are counted for eligibility purposes even if only one spouse is applying for benefits. I always remind people that a second