Is my mother's old power of attorney still valid?

A POA valid in one state is valid in another state. Address change does not invalidate a POA. HOWEVER, it is always a good idea to update the POA...

Do you get a copy of the commitment order when you get sentenced?

Contact your lawyer. they should have copies of all paperwork and can make call for you.

Can my mother get pain and suffering from her insurance company if she was at fault?

The tire left in the highway is the result of negligence of an unknown third party, which is exactly the reason why your mother has uninsured...

You can only be appointed as your mother's agent under a power of attorney if your mother voluntarily agrees to appoint you and is mentally...

Am I responsible for my father's unpaid medical bill?

You are not liable for your father's bills. You are also under no obligation to assist the bill collector in locating and communicating with your...

The charge will show, along with the disposition: nolle prosequi (Latin for "intention not to prosecute"). It is neither a conviction nor a guilty...

Can I set up a sprinkler trap for Halloween so that if someone takes more than one candy (knowing not to) they will be sprayed?

The action would probably qualify as an assault/battery. If the water spray caused the child to jump and slip/fall, strike their head, and...

Only four states — California, Virginia, Vermont, and Washington — allow aspiring lawyers to take the bar exam without going to law school....

Jail is certainly a strong possibility, if not a certainty. You are likely an alcoholic, or would assess as one, given the sheer number of recent...

How I can I find out if someone is trying to serve me with legal papers? How long is that statue of limitations on a credit card

I'm a little confused by your facts, but the one thing you NEVER do verbally or in writing is "acknowledge" a debt to be validly owed by you. In...