How does the power of attorney interact with the executor? Do I need to officially authorize him to continue to pay bills?

Your brother's authority under the power of attorney ended with your mother's death. My advice is that y'all go to a lawyer who specializes in...

How hard is it to contest a conservatorship?

Tell the GAL that yiu want a. lawyer and that you contest the case. Wriite the court - send it to the chief judge of the ciruit - that you are...

With financial power of attorney for a parent, can I prevent them from getting loans, opening new credit card accounts, etc.?

No. You cannot stop them from being foolish. All the POA does is make you their AGENT to transact business on their behalf. They can fire you at...

Balloon payment due at end of heloc term, will this qualify for chapter 13,

Another reason not to invade the 401 - it is also (probably) 'exempt' from creditors. You're trading a exempt asset for a non-exempt one. Don't do...

Is my father under any obligation to get involved in his mother's nursing home affairs? If so, to what degree?

Legally, no. However he should contact an Elder Law attorney to review the situation in more detail. The system says you are in Roanoke. There...

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Mr. Farr is absolutely correct - an in addition if the 19 y/o does not pay rent his SSI is reduced by 1/3 for 'in kind' contributions. Parent is...

Do I have to probate a will if all my husband had were personal belongs such as clothes, cd's etc?

What you call probate is actually two steps: 1) Presenting the will and proof of death to the Clerk of the Circuit Court where you live and having...

Where is the "Due on Sale" clause normally in a home purchase/refinance?

My colleagues are correct - the "Due on Transfer" language (it's actually a paragraph) is in the Deed of Trust (which most lay people call a...

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How long does a landlord have to fix the hot water for an apartment?

Practical question: does your apartment have its own hot water heater? Is it electric? If so, do you know where the breaker box is? Try checking...

How long will the collection agency have to enforce a foreign judgement from Florida in the state of Virginia once I move?

there are a lot of variables that determine the actual statute of limitations, but as Mr. Kreitzer said they could be as long as 20 years. To...