How do I get power of attorney over my mom?

I am sorry for your situation. The key questions here are (a) whether your mother is legally capable of signing a power of attorney in your favor...

Can a CT Probate Court “correct” a decree after 140 days? The original decree is already under appeal.

Conn. Gen. Stat. Sec. 45a-128(b) governs the probate court's ability to modify a decree or order. It provides, in part, "any order or...

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What happens when our father passes and he has a credit card debt

I am sorry for your loss. The assets in your father's probate estate must be used to pay off his debts, including from his credit cards. The...

Attorney Equi is correct. In order to transfer the cars to your wife to reimburse her for funeral expenses (assuming the cars were titled in your...

I'm very sorry for your loss. If the assets in her sole name are under a certain threshold ($50,000 in most matters, but possibly $100,000, if you...

My elderly father is expected to die soon? His wife is still at home with their 64 yr old son. Can their son change the will?

I'm sorry for your situation. And, yes, unfortunately, a son can take his mother to a lawyer to have a new will drawn for her. You would have the...

What kind of lawyers do we need as rightful heirs to sue the current holder of the family's ranch ?

Unfortunately, you have a very difficult case. That is, based upon your question, your father's will left everything to your step-mother and her...

WWhat happens when you give an extravagant wedding gift to a nice then you are uninvited nut they keep the money?

I'm very sorry for the loss of your husband and how you have been treated by your niece and sister. With that said, unfortunately, you have...

I am sorry for your situation. The key person here is the Personal Representative ("PR") of the estate. The PR is responsible for decisions such...

I'm very sorry for your situation. Please note that doing estate planning of this nature is fraught with complications. Does the New York power...