My uncle has passed away and did not have a will, my uncle George (his brother) has retained a lawyer to assist him so that he m

Is there any issue preventing you from petitioning as administrator? If not you should see an attorney for yourself and consider acting in your...

I am sorry for the loss of your mother. In my experience the legal fees in a guardianship that was discontinued or abated due to the death of the...

How do I find out if I am still in someone's will?

If your Grandmother left a will your attorney can notify the nominated executor or his / her counsel that you intend to petition to compel the...

What is a legal way of having a court appointed guardian relieved of his/her duties, when there is evidence of illegal actions?

An interested party can petition to have the guardian discharged or the guardian's powers modified due to changes in the circumstances of the...

A power of attorney does not need to be signed if it can be substantiated that the person giving the power is able to express their wishes and has...

How can I find the attorney named as my uncle's successor executor?

You should call the Bar Association in the jurisdiction where the attorney practiced and see if they have any information about the individual...

In the circumstances that you have described there seem to be reasonable cause to begin an adult guardianship proceeding to protect your brother...

Can a decision to terminate guardianship of an adult be appealed from by the party that filed the petition? Is there a deadline?

A new petition for guardianship can be brought in the future if the situation changes and a guardian is necessary.

Help needed with a mishandled guardianship order.

The main concerns in adult guardianship are the wellbeing of the incapacitated or vulnerable adult and the liberty interests of that adult. Coming...

By Attorney do you mean the draftsperson of the will? If so, yes, there is nothing unlawful or unethical if an attorney drafts a will in which she...