family members

My grandpa is in long-term care. He wants to gift me his motorcycle, but my uncle says I can’t have it because of Medicaid rules. What can I do?

Your grandfather wants you to have his vintage motorcycle. But he’s receiving long-term care and is on Medicaid. You need to know how Medicaid treats gifts.
February 27, 2026 Peter Kinney

My parents are in their 70s and went to a lawyer to help draft a will. He told them not to bother as it wouldn’t change anything. What do they do?

A tiny minority of families could get by without making a will. Changes are yours isn't one of them.
February 26, 2026 Miles Rook

I’m set to inherit $125K from my dad’s estate. My husband and I are separated but haven’t filed for divorce. Can he take half my inheritance?

Money you receive inherit doesn't normally get split up in a divorce, but there are important steps you have to take first.
February 25, 2026 Sammy Tran

Everybody knows the financial risks of lending money to relatives, but few know the legal risks.

The financial risks of lending to family members are obvious, but there are legal risks as well.
February 10, 2026 Marlon Wright
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My brother and I inherited Mom’s house. I want to rent the house out, but my brother lives there, refuses to move, and can’t buy me out. What now?

Siblings who jointly inherit the family home don't always see eye to eye on what should be done.
February 9, 2026 Peter Kinney

Mom split the inheritance evenly between us siblings and our spouses. I'm divorced and got half what my brothers and their wives did. What can I do?

If you feel that the inheritance was divided unfairly between you and your siblings, your options for getting a better deal depend on the exact terms of the will.
February 6, 2026 Penelope Singh