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If a person has been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, does that mean they will not be able to get a loan? I’m having trouble finding information regarding whether this is the case.

If a couple is married for many years and then divorces, then the wife remarries briefly, divorces, and remarries the former husband for a very short time until he dies, can she draw on his Social Security benefits?...

My mother died in a nursing home with outstanding medical bills. Her husband is 96. Yet the nursing home keeps sending a bill every month to me, her daughter. Isn’t it my mother's husband’s responsibility?...

My mother passed away and left a will to give to the children. My brother and sister won't let me read it. What can I do to get my mom's will read immediately because I am a beneficiary who is allowed...

If an elderly person has multiple children, how is it determined who is legally responsible for the care of the parent? Do all the children have to bear some responsibility and can the role be divided?...

Can a DPOA change the beneficiary percentages of an inherited IRA distribution in their favor? Powers of attorney are granted specific authorities. Making changes to IRA distributions can be outlined in the document.

Can someone have a special needs trust if they don't have any disabilities? Other trust options may be more helpful depending on a person's unique situation. Without a disability, a special needs trust isn’t necessary. ...

What type of things does the court consider when deciding if a guardian is unfit to take care of a ward? There are many criteria to review regarding the fitness of a person seeking a guardianship role.

How can I find out if the trustee of my family’s estate has deliberately withheld my part of the estate and why? Trustees are not allowed to conduct transactions unless they are authorized by the trust terms.