My parents have both died within a month. Neither have a will. My sister has now changed the locks. is this legal?

You should visit a probate attorney at your first opportunity. Before the visit, you might be able to do some of the work yourself by examining the...

Will I still be responsible for inheritance tax if I live in Pennsylvania and my father lives and dies in North Carolina.

The answer is "no." The Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax is due for individuals who were residents of PA when they passed.

Can social service at the hospital help my mom change power attorney while being in a nursing home

Social services at the hospital certainly can help your mother change her power of attorney. Their choice of the document may be inspired by a...

The quick answer to your question is to visit a bankruptcy attorney. Although I do not practice in that area, I know several competent attorneys in...

You are under the threshold for federal taxability, and based on your statements all of the income has been distributed. However, I would obtain a...

A will is found 1 1/2 years after death and probate

If the step children are attending college and if there is $1M at stake, the children attending college should visit the Dean of Students and/or...

It is difficult to answer your question without more information. If your parents are receiving in home Medicaid services then the house may not...

Am I still legal power of attorney ?

I answered your question in Part II of your question. B.T.W., one shortcoming of AVVO is that any lawyer in any state can answer your question. I...

You bring up several issues. One issue deals with the structure of your POA document. You describe it as drafted on a home computer, with other...

You are asking two questions. The first question deals with your right to see medical information and the second right deals with the right to see...