If someone dies in a car accident and he is not at fault, who receives the insurance settlement monies, the people named in the will or the heirs-at- law?
The proceeds of a wrongful death action are paid to the statutory wrongful death beneficiaries or the intestate heirs. This is often the spouse and children, with...
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Should you consult an Elder Law Attorney on Medicaid Issues?
Yes, many people are reluctant to consult attorneys with respect to issues related to Medicaid coverage for nursing home care for the following reasons: • Inexperience in working with attorneys.... -
The First Steps to Take After a Death
Death is a part of life – but for the surviving family it is a time of stress, both emotional coping with loss and knowing what to do to handle... -
I’ve heard some bad things about durable general powers of attorney
And don’t know if I should include one in my estate plan. The modern POA allows a competent individual, the principal, to preselect someone he or she trusts to deal...