In most cases, you can appeal a court's decision to a higher court. There are strict timelines for appeals, which must be done in a particular...

A Power of Attorney does not limit the rights of the person who created the document, so your daughter can't stop you from acting on your own. It...

Even if your sister doesn't sign the waiver, you can still proceed with the probate. She would have to be served with a document called a Citation...

It sounds like you are wondering what would happen if your deceased brother did not change his beneficiary after your father died. If your...

I am very sorry for your loss. The first thing to do is let the funeral home know that your Mom is still his wife if your Mom wants to be included...

The codicil is still part of the will, so when the will is filed with the court, the petition will ask whether there is a codicil. If the...

The person who has the will and has been named executor is most likely to file a probate proceeding and file the will. It is not unreasonable that...

Yes, you can sign your power of attorney and have it notarized. Your agent (or attorney-in-fact) does not need to sign the document until they...

I recommend consulting with an attorney who can prepare a power of attorney and help you get it signed by your husband while he is incarcerated.

It sounds like you may want to consult with an elder law attorney in your area to determine your options. This could be an example of exploitation...