There are a few possibilities but they are technical. I strongly recommend an in-person consult with either my firm or another firm with a lot...

Can I pick any last name for my child?

I don't see why you have any obligation to agree to change your son's name. I suppose the biological father could try to convince a judge to order...

Family member taking advantage of Power of Attorney

If mom has capacity, she has the right to make stupid decisions and gift to her son but maybe not to the extent she would be at risk. If the gifts...

Refusing a pension is not usually a good Medicaid planning technique, but other options may work. It would be worth the legal fees to consult an...

HOW CAN I BE EXCUSED FROM BEING DEPOSED BY ONE DAUGHTER IN CIVIL LITIGATION WITH ANOTHER DAUGHTER AS I AM ELDERLY/SICK.........?

If you have been subpoenaed, you can try to quash the subpoena. If you just ignore it you could be in a lot of trouble. Quashing a subpoena...

Can I pay off my parents mortgage even though there is restitution owed by my father?

You really need a lawyer to review the lien. Depending on the lien terms and filing details you may or may not be able to accomplish your goal. ...

Sounds possible but I'd be surprised. Why not ask to see what she signed?

How difficult and expensive is it to take a POA to court to demand an accounting of how and why money was spent?

Would require a court application if POA will not do accounting voluntarily so I'd anticipate lawyer fees of several thousand dollars.

Could Medicaid take a house away?

This is a complex issue that should be addressed individually. See an elder law attorney.

whole estate left to 2 people 1 lives in house they rented the other the excutor has been living in who pays rent in probate

Not a simple question. You need to see a lawyer for a consult.