Most Power of Attorney documents are durable, meaning that they are effective even after a person becomes incapacitated. They are not affected by...

Guardianship of Special Needs adult?

You can certainly choose an adult sibling f he or she is willing. If you and your husband are not going to petition the court jointly to appoint a...

If someone made an irrevocable va trust and sold house in trust and moved to ma , does it effect mass health in future?

The answer depends on a few things: Did the proceeds go to the trust or to the individual? What did the individual do with the proceeds? Is the...

Hello, My nephew Hezron Parks is being charged with second degree murder. Can someone please help with a probono lawyer.

Criminal defendants who cannot afford an attorney are entitled to have an attorney appointed to represent them. Speak with the public defender's...

The answer depends on how the property was held. Just because all three owned it does not mean it is tenancy in common. If they own with rights...

How does one evict somebody from their home ? Do I have a legal leg to stand on ?

I have changed the practice area from elder law to Landlord Tenant. The primary issue here is how to get rid of your nephew, who is a rent-paying...

Can I become our parents medical power of attorney if my sister is already the power of attorney?

Your parents must make any changes to the documents they have already established. If either of them no longer has the capacity to make the...

The short answer is - yes, you can represent yourself in court. The more involved answer depends on your role in the guardianship procedure, what...

How should things be divided between my Siblings?

I'm so sorry for your devastating loss. You do not need to try to figure all this out on top of dealing with your grief. Plus - it is quite...

When there are conflicting documents as to beneficiary status, which takes precedence?

Life insurance is a contract between the purchaser and the company. The life insurance proceeds will pass to the beneficiary named by the insured...