I am the only agent under my mother's durable POA. I want to name my brother as agent. The poa allows me to appoint agents.

You, or an attorney, need to review the terms of the POA. If your brother is named as a successor Agent, then you can probably resign, and he will...

I am sorry for your loss. We would need more info in order to properly answer this question, but I will go over a few options here. It sounds...

I have a question to ask about probate

I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. It seems that the money is in your brother's name because your mother set up joint accounts with him...

Do I need a Probate Lawyer?

I am sorry for your loss and for your being in this situation. You and your brother are entitled to be reimbursed from the estate for the funeral...

Does it sound like i have a case?

I agree with Mr Crawford on all points but the last. Where I come from they are subs.

I agree with Attorney Golden. Percentage fees are not permitted in MA except in very rare circumstances. Hourly fees are determined by who is...

My son has autism. Is there a possibility that the court might grant someone other than his father or I guardianship?

Usually when a disabled child reaches the age of majority, the courts will appoint his or her parents as guardians, if the parents have petitioned...

My mother is in very poor health and would like to divide $ 900,000 in assets between her five children,

The other attorneys offer sound advice. There is $900,000 at stake here. It is worth a small investment of your mother's funds to get...

Mom pd her own money during probate to save real estate inheritance. How can her tax basis in the property be upped accordingly?

Please bring this question to a local probate and/or tax attorney who should be able to figure all this out. A cursory glance suggests that...

What is the difference between Power of Attorney and Guardianship .

In addition to the good advice provided here, I would also suggest that you contact your local elder affairs agency and speak with their protective...