What if the executor of a will is in a behavioral health facility? Will the contingent is able to execute the will & how quickly

If your mother has enough capacity to sign a renunciation, you can have her do so and present it to the Register of Wills at the time of probate. ...

In desperate need of a pro bono attorney to help save my elderly mother from a predatory guardianship.

I would suggest contacting the local county's area agency on aging and filing a claim for abuse. You can also look up elder law attorneys in the...

Can I take back my inheritance from family members overseeing it?

What Ms. Chase stated is true. However, if you, by chance, have a history of financial struggles, a trust is an instrument used to protect...

How do you obtain Power of Attorney over a sick parent?

If her father is incapacitated, you cannot obtain a power of attorney. A person must have sufficient capacity to be able to understand the...

How do I get trustee to change investments in a marital trust?

A trustee owes a duty to both the income beneficiary and the remainderman. Because of this the investment portfolio needs to be balanced and meet...

There is a difference between custody and guardianship. The parents never gave up custody of their daughter. The mother's insurance paid part of...

In PA, may parents allow someone else to care for their minor children by a power of attorney document?

The Power of Attorney is not sufficient to appoint someone to care for minor children. There is something known as the Standby Guardianship Act...

In addition to Mr. Klenk's accurate comments, I would add that if you signed the contract for the funeral services provided, you may well be held...

What compensation can a executrix expect when the estate was 95 % left to charities and exceeded 5 million dollars ?

Wills typically do not say anything about compensating the executor. That does not mean you are not entitled to compensation unless the Will says...

If the estate has been closed, you will have to file a Petition to re-open the estate to get a short certificate. If they do not need an original...