Ive been ask to marry an elderly man whose brother has power of attorney. I dont want conflict but what are my rights?

The first thing to do is obtain a copy of the Power of Attorney from the person you are caring for, and have an attorney review it to see if it...

Some important information is missing from your question. Adult Protective Services (APS) does not automatically know if you forgot to bring food...

My father is 80 years old in great health & his lawyer said he couldnt be power of attorney due to his age . Is this true?

The way I understand your question, your father’s brother (your uncle), whose health is failing, wants to appoint your 80-year-old father as his...

The requirements for a valid Will in Pennsylvania are simple. There is no legal requirement for witnesses, so long as the testator signs with their...

Is a signature required in pa to take durable power of attorney of a person? Are the witness able to be legal age grandchildren?

You cannot take a "DPOA" of a person if they do not cooperate. You may only be an agent if they want to draft the document, and they agree to...

It is difficult to answer your question because of a discrepancy in the facts. Hopefully, my answer will help you. One does not “file” to be...

You say that you need to make medical decisions as well as financial decisions: A POA will give you the ability to make financial decisions. That...

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When you say autopsy, I presume that your mother has passed. The most important law is that a Power of Attorney ends at the time of the death of...

Sister passed away without a will in PA; no children. just siblings. Mother is incapacitated. Can sister be personal rep?

Unfortunately, to gain authority to do tasks as simple as having mail forwarded to you, you must get permission by the Orphans Court of the County...

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Unfortunately, some hospitals in Pennsylvania do not realize that a POA is not an Advance Health Care Directive. POA is governed by Chapter 56 of...