My grandfather died in 1963. My mother was his caretaker in the last years of his life. In his will, he left all his wealth to
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Answered on July 09, 2020
Your first major hurdle would be to get over the fact that the statute of limitations has run. He died 17 years ago. The statute starts running...
Can a POA restrict phone calls and visitations in a nursing home?
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Answered on July 01, 2020
Yes, a health care agent can make those decisions. However, he is suppose to making the decisions based on the best interest of the incapacitated...
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Wills and Estates--Do I own a portion of anything? My mother died, intestate, 33 years ago...
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Answered on July 01, 2020
Probate would have only covered assets that your mother owned in her name alone. The the home was owned jointly between mom and dad, then no, you...
How can I make sure my son is given to the person I choose if something were to happen to me?
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Answered on July 01, 2020
You nominate a guardian through a will. As the child's father has not given up parental rights, the court will make an attempt to notify him. It...
How does a trustee add a business to a irrevocable trust?
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Answered on July 01, 2020
You should seek legal counsel. As you are Trustee, you have a fiduciary duty to the beneficiaries of the trust, not to the grantor. You must...
Can a lawyer in Georgia assist me with a partition case for a home/property located in Florida?
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Answered on June 26, 2020
Unless the Georgia attorney is also licensed in Florida, the Georgia attorney won't be able to help you. You should use an attorney who practices...
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Me and my dad were caregivers to my sick grandmother and she passed.
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Answered on June 26, 2020
Unfortunately, your grandmother did not execute documents to provide that you and your father can continue to live in the property after her death....
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How to obtain power of attorney on a person hospital has marked incompetent.
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Answered on June 26, 2020
A power of attorney can only be executed by a person who is competent, otherwise you will need to petition the court to establish a guardianship. ...
Can I get sued for moving out of my guardians house after being under guardianship for 18 years?
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Answered on June 25, 2020
A guardianship ends when you turn 18 and you are considered to be an adult. You are free to go wherever you please.
How can I get medical updates on my mom in hospital when my sister has power of attorney and will not give me the pin code
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Answered on June 23, 2020
A DPA covers only financial decisions. A Designation of Health Care Surrogate covers medical decisions. Did your mother execute a health care...
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