My dad is in a long term nursing home and he is privately paying for his care. I am his power of attorney.

In addition to the advice given to you by my colleague, Ms. Finch, I would add the following: Whether the Power of Attorney gives you the...

What needs to be done before death?

So sorry to hear about your situation. The fact that you, particularly at your age, have displayed the courage to accept your situation and to...

My grandmother wrote on her will and Burlington County Surrogate's will not validate the will. What's the next step?

I agree with all of Mr. Begley's comments to you, and add the following: Apparently your grandmother believed that will writing, will changing...

Do i need a new lawer

Before you do anything, you need to have a face-to-face, heart-to-heart, eyeball-to-eyeball sit-down with your lawyer. A big source of problems...

I have a Durable Power of Attorney and wonder if I can get ride of his assests.

I would need more facts to be able to help you. You haven't told us why the state would have any claim on his assets. Is it because he has no...

Hi my mom died giving brith to my half sister,the baby is fine.Her dad c

So sorry to hear about your mom's death. I agree with the other counsel who answered your question. Any lawyer who you would go to see would...

Emancipation

Here's my recommendation for a good first step: If you can, have a good sincere sit down with your parents or guardians (even one parent or...

Is money deposited into an estate account to cover the bequeaths to the grandchildren subject to inheritance tax?

I don't know how all other law firms handle estate accounting, but this is the way we do it: An estate is like a business. It has shareholders...

Change to a Will or Power of Attorney

Please don't do that. You'll be creating all sorts of confusion as to what the document means, when it was signed, . Each document (and each...

You've told us that you "haven't seen any paperwork" but have you asked to see the POA and has she refused? Short of trying to obtain her...