Can i write a notarized letter to the judge that issued a Temporary order of protection to terminate it?

If the order was filed in a New York court, you must follow the rules of the New York court which issued it. You would have to file an appropriate...

Can a spouse sign legal documents for a husband, who has been declared incompetent, in the state of MA

That depends -- do you have a durable power of attorney for him, or are you appointed as his conservator? If the answer to both questions is "no,"...

This is so bizzare. But a relative of my mother (I care for my mother and am HCP DPOA (active), is on a mission to put her away

One other idea -- if you have the DPOA, get a block on the telephone number so that the relative can't call your mother's phone. If you can show...

Need advise on legally securing home for mother with dementia

Whether installing the locks inside the house is legal isn't the real issue here. (Check with your Board of Health about this question.) The real...

I am appealing a decision by the IRS against my father at the US district court MA. I hold DPOA. Can I represent Dad pro se?

Once you're in federal court, it's a whole new universe. Hire a tax litigator ASAP. You need an objective opinion about the likelihood of success...

Why not ask if you can make duplicates? If she says yes, then that would be less stressful than going to court would be.

If Testee's property was moved to irrevocable trust before testee died, how can testee's estate make claim to it.

The only thing I can think of which might make such an action possible is that if the trust contains a power of appointment. A power of appointment...

Need A lawyer

Ask friends for referrals and check on the "find a lawyer" link on Avvo for someone in your area who practices criminal law. If you strike out,...

My mother was ordered to buyout my sisters share of our property 25%, now she asking me to sign a quitclaim deed

Yes, a quitclaim deed absolutely transfers ownership. There also can be tax implications to that transfer. This is a serious issue, so don't sign...

What are my legal rights ? what am I entitled too? and if I can't afford a probate lawyer would one be willing to take fee out ?

I'm sorry for your loss. Assuming that you and your stepmother do not get along, contact the probate court for the county in Florida where your...