Legal Blog of Thaddeus M. Bond, Jr. Associates

We are frequently asked by elderly homeowners and their families whether there is anything they can do to prevent their house from being sold to pay for expensive long term care in an assisted living facility.  In general, Medicaid will not pay for such care until it can be demonstrated that the patient is insolvent.  Many people attempt to have their parents deed the house to them to try and keep the home and its value in the family.  However, Medicaid has a 5 year look back rule and can void any transfer made during that period which appears to have been completed with the intention of de

Once you get past the emotional shock of the loss of a loved one, practical considerations take over.  How do I wrap up my family member’s financial affairs and get their assets distributed to the survivors?  Answers to these questions are rarely easy and you should seek an attorney to assist you.

Among the many issues one must deal with in getting divorced, one of the most emotional issues is often which spouse will get the family cat or dog.  The simple answer is that the law treats pets as personal property and not as humans.  If the pet was acquired before the marriage, the spouse who acquired it will be awarded the animal in the divorce.

First, get medical attention to those who may need it.

Next, call the authorities.

Then, you should get as much information as possible from the other driver and occupants, including:

• Contact information (address, cell phone number(s), email addresses)
• Driver license information (state of issuance and license number)
• Vehicle information (make and model)
• Insurance information (name of company, phone number and policy number)

You should also get the names and contact information of any witnesses.