What rights do I have as a sister if my brother has a conservator appointed to his estate?: My brother who is deemed incapacitated by a court has been appointed a conservator to manage his financial assets. My brother is not completely mentally incapacitated. He is quite aware of how much money he has and how he wants to spend it. What rights do I have as his sister to get documents and information of any kind from his conservator? Also I am legally his durable power of attorney. My mother was his durable power of attorney but I was made the contingent durable power of attorney. She has passed away so now I am the POA. Does a durable power of attorney have any rights over the conservator of their family member?
Jennifer’s answer: As power of attorney, you do not generally have any rights against a court appointed conservator. However, depending on the law of the state where your brother lives, your brother may be able to petition to have the conservatorship terminated. It may be worth consulting with an attorney. However, the process will not be simple.
My father passed away without a will. His mom passed away a few years later. Am I supposed to inherit his share of the estate? ?: My father passed without a will. After that his mother passed away and she had a will. I received a copy of her will. In the will it said if any of my children predecise me and they have a loving child that share would go to them. It was 2010 when my father passed and 2015 when my paternal grandmother passed. I was mailed a copy of the will but I didn't understand the wording. My aunt lied about it and said I was just left some jewelry. But upon further investigation I was able to get a copy of the will. I believe I'm entitled to about 100,000. Could you help me If be willing to send you a copy of the will. I fear that it's been too long. But I've got really good reasons why I never sa8ght help.. I've contacted the attorney from her will send her never calls back. I've asked the executor my aunt and she doesn't respond. I feel they're hiding it from me.
Jennifer’s answer: It may not be too late. I recommend you contact an attorney of your own to explore this issue. Information I would need would include - was probate opened on your grandmother’s estate? Did she own anything that was not joint? Do you have any siblings?
What are the requirements for a Do Not Resuscitate end of life directive in Massachusetts?: I’m looking to ensure that my wishes for a quick and painless death be honored instead of any attempts to revitalize me in the case of lost consciousness.
Jennifer’s answer: The best thing you can do is select someone who understands your views to act as health care proxy for you. Binding medical receives, such as “living wills” are not effective in Massachusetts.