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My dad recently passed away and named his niece power of attorney. How do I and my siblings protect our inheritance.

Elanor's answer | Answered on March 14, 2013

Please let me begin by saying that I am sorry for the loss of your father. Any Power of Attorney (POA) that he had executed was terminated when he...

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What the process of getting power of attorney?

Elanor's answer | Answered on March 06, 2013

The only way that you can act as your brother's agent under a Power of Attorney (POA) is if he names you as his agent in a POA that he executes...

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Wills

Elanor's answer | Answered on March 05, 2013

Yes, your will is valid in California. However, it would be wise to meet with a local California attorney for a review of your estate plan. A...

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Power of attorney vs will?

Elanor's answer | Answered on March 05, 2013

I agree with my colleague's helpful answer. In order for your uncle to have the authority to sell your grandmother's house, the Power of Attorney...

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Where do I petition for guardianship for my husband if he is in another state?

Elanor's answer | Answered on March 05, 2013

I am sorry that you are in this difficult situation. If your husband does not have the mental capacity to execute a power of attorney, you would...

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We are left seven thousand dollars from my moms sister, moms passed. She lived in Jersey we live in Pennsylvania.

Elanor's answer | Answered on March 04, 2013

Based on these facts, you should not owe Pennsylvania inheritance tax. Pennsylvania inheritance tax would be assessed if your aunt lived in...

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Is there any risks to me if I become a guardian to my mentally disabled son?

Elanor's answer | Answered on March 03, 2013

I agree with Attorney Pippen's helpful answer. Although a guardian is not usually responsible for the ward's acts, it sounds like there may be...

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Is a revocable living trust best choice for me and wife. Thus avoiding probate. Make my daughter executor.

Elanor's answer | Answered on March 03, 2013

I agree with the helpful answer provided by Attorney Pankowski. I would just like to emphasize the importance of meeting with an estate...

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I want to be my mother in law guardian

Elanor's answer | Answered on March 02, 2013

I am sorry that you are in such a difficult situation, but it is admirable that you want to care for your mother-in-law. To become your...

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Do I need an attorney for mediation or can I just go to it alone? Will it help if the other party has an attorney?

Elanor's answer | Answered on February 27, 2013

I agree with the helpful advice provided by my colleague. You do not need an attorney for mediation, but you may want one. I would recommend...

Elanor Ruth Snyder's Answers (23)

My dad recently passed away and named his niece power of attorney. How do I and my siblings protect our inheritance.

What the process of getting power of attorney?

Wills

Power of attorney vs will?

Where do I petition for guardianship for my husband if he is in another state?

We are left seven thousand dollars from my moms sister, moms passed. She lived in Jersey we live in Pennsylvania.

Is there any risks to me if I become a guardian to my mentally disabled son?

Is a revocable living trust best choice for me and wife. Thus avoiding probate. Make my daughter executor.

I want to be my mother in law guardian

Do I need an attorney for mediation or can I just go to it alone? Will it help if the other party has an attorney?