I agree that this isn't really an estate planning question and you'd benefit from contacting an attorney that handles mental health commitment...

Attorney Stewart is correct that PA abolished common law marriage several years ago. So it's unlikely this case actually involves PA law, but you...

Do I have any rights to a small family run business

The answer to your question turns on how the business was set up. If it was incorporated, ownership in the business is reflected in the stock...

Have a will. Done when first child born. Says all subsequent children, want to include name of second son. Do whole new will?

I agree with the other responses given. It sounds like there's no real reason to update the will other than to make you feel better about having...

I agree with the other responses already posted. You have no liability under the filial liability statute but you do have a duty to manage your...

Protecting my Father's assets

Your dad may not understand the implications of his generosity. For example, gifts to your brother may result in your father being unable to...

I have been my mother's rep. for 30 years, can a sibling change the locks on my mothers house and prevent me from seeing her?

The answer to your question really depends on your mother's capacity to make decisions for herself and your status as her representative. As the...

An elderly couple has assets divided (man goes into nursing home), what happens to community spouse's assets at her death?

I agree with the other answers posted. Without seeing the will in question, it's hard to know exactly how her estate is to be distributed. But...

Pa medicare liens and jointly held property

Attorney Stewart is absolutely right. Your mother-in-law should sign nothing without having an elder law attorney look at it first. My bet is...

What happens to ownership of a house that was deeded to 2 couples when only one is alive.

It all depends on how the deed into the four people was written. I recommend you meet with an attorney who can review the deed and explain how the...