What kind of lower do we need to look for and do we have to have the death certificate before we can get the power of attorney

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. You will need to contact an attorney who handles probate/estate administration. Powers of Attorney do not survive...

From WA, how can we verify if the son has legal rights to the grandfather's estate and then how do we pursue within IL?

First you will need to determine whether her son's grandfather is indeed alive. If he is indeed alive, the only way to intervene would be through...

Can we gift money to qualify for Aid & Attendance benefits?

There is currently no look-back period for aid and attendance benefits, however, that may change in the very near future under proposed amendments...

How do we rescind stipulations in a last will and testament?

You should talk to your grandmother to see why she has chosen to proceed this way. As stated above, it is her decision, but she may not fully...

In New York a person with dementia can sign documents provided they are having a moment of lucency when they sign them. This is a very difficult...

My daughter receives SSD . What trust should I set up for her. My assets are only $300K in bank acounts - no other assets ...

My condolences with regards to your son. You've received some great information above. Your $300,000 is at risk to being lost to a nursing home...

What do I do with these certificates back from 1967 and 1968 that were given to me and they belonged to my grandparents.

You will likely need to open, or re-open an estate administration proceeding to cash these certificates. Since you are the only living relatives,...