My brother says he has power of attorney over my mother. Can you tell me the law says he has to prove if asked to in the state?

Durable (general) powers of attorney terminate upon the principal's death. As Attorney Willi noted, the personal representative of your late...

House contract ?

Please see a local estate planning lawyer to guide you through this. S/he can meet with you and discuss your long-term goals for the property, as...

Is a POA responsible for all financial activity on elder’s accounts?

Read the power of attorney instrument's language very carefully. If it is well drafted, the instrument should indicate whether it is immediately...

Your concerns are well placed and valid. The only way to get the most correct answer is to consult with a local estate planning, probate or elder...

I need a lawyer to make me a power of attorney for my mother

I recommend using Avvo's "Find a Lawyer" feature to search locally for elder law attorneys. As has been noted previously, many elder law attorneys...

How do I answer to a letter from the estate attorney that the executor has rejected my claim against an estate?

You can consult with a probate lawyer of your own to advise on whether you have a legitimate claim that the estate is legally obligated to pay. ...

What rights do i have when a shareholder at an am law 100 firm pens an email filled with profanity and threatens to fire me

I am not sure you can do much about this unless the threat to your employment constituted retaliation or illegal discrimination. It was obviously...

Avvo's "Find a Lawyer" feature can help you efficiently search for criminal appellate lawyers licensed in the State of Maryland. I am not sure...

How do you Transfer & Protect Real-Estate Assets once you for an Anonymous LLC?

Advising on the "correct" way to do any of these things would require, as Attorney Ertle noted, a full and detailed consultation with legal counsel...

What do you do if your own attorney refuses to disclose evidence that would debunk perjury against you?

At the very least, you would have a serious discussion with counsel about the legal and evidentiary factors in his/her decision not to introduce...