Hello,My father has been diagnosed with stage 4 bone cancer that is not curable. He has a 9 year old daughter who is my sister. Technically ...

Question

Hello,

My father has been diagnosed with stage 4 bone cancer that is not curable. He has a 9 year old daughter who is my sister. Technically half sister because we have different moms. Her mom is a drug addict and is out of the picture.

My dad is in complete denial of the cancer and at this stage has made no will or anything of the sort.

I am sure I will be taking my little sister and raising her. Will I have to go through the courts to do this? Do I need to contact an attorney? Will I run into any problems?

My dad also has a house that he currently has a mortgage on, and he just received a loan modification....what is going to happen with that house? I am willing to move in and take over payments but will I have to get the house refinanced in my name? I have no credit and would not get approved at this time.

He also doesn't have health insurance and I have heard that the hospital will try take or lien the house to get the bills paid? Is this true?

I am stressed, feel very lost and don't know the appropriate steps to take. Any feedback is appreciated.

Thank you

Answer

The best advice is for you to get your father to see an attorney to do so planning. Failing that you need to see an attorney to see what you might be able to accomplish and to give you options after a review of all the facts.