As his legal guardian am I responsible for contracts my grandson (now an adult) entered as a minor? (read details)

No, you would not be liable. And yes, it is a voidable contract for him because he didn't have the legal capacity at 16 to enter into a contract. ...

Can I claim my dad's fun exp on an unclaimed life ins policy found by siblings after mom's death?

I see only one option for you at this point: Hire an attorney. Now. Good luck -

My husband has dementia and is in a memory care place. Should our will be changed so he no longer has power of attorney for me?

You may be confusing power of attorney with personal representative / executor. A power of attorney is a document giving someone the authority to...

My name is on royality along with my deceased husband they want send me nomore checks since 2012 he passed away in april 2012

Have you provided the royalty company with a copy of your husband's death certificate? If you are still entitled to the royalties, I suggest you...

What legal action can Estate Attorney take to have heir/beneficiary vacate property, as Estate is in Probate.

I agree with Attorney Brophy. A properly appointed executor has the right to enter into a contract to sell the property of the estate, even if the...

We have guardianship of a non related 7 year old. We receive 119.00 a month SSI . Is there any other support we can receive?

I suggest you speak with someone about getting the parent(s), if known, to provide child support payments. I have copied here a link to the WI DCF...

Does an Irrevocable Trust have to identify the beneficiaries??

The trust has to have beneficiaries, but, as pointed out by Attorney Pippen, these beneficiaries don't have to be specifically identified in the...

Once a Durable POA goes into effect for mental incapacity, can the Agent still have the principal sign legal documents?

I agree with my colleagues. The Agent has a fiduciary duty to the principal not to self-deal. If there are other "natural objects of the...

Will medicaid/ the state of new york take possession/ lien of the house when the person dies?

I agree with Attorney Potter. You should speak with a local elder law attorney about your concerns. Even if a lien were placed on the property,...

Can a successor trustee/beneficiary retain his own lawyer other than the lawyer who drew up the trust?

In addition to Attorney Potter's answer, I would also say that as trustee he should be accountable to you and other beneficiaries for any actions...

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