G.S. 90-21.13 lists the order of persons who may authorize medical treatment on behalf of a patient who lacks capacity to make or communicate...

I agree that if the Will leaves the farm to you, a deed is unnecessary and would technically have no legal effect anyway. They are also correct,...

There are cases that say that if Congress had wanted funeral and administrative expenses to trump a tax lien, it could have said so. There are...

If your mother does not have the capacity to sign a power of attorney, you will have to go through the guardianship process. This is a court...

How can you circumvent an inheritance so it does not show up as an asset?

The answer to this question will be based on many factors. You should speak to an attorney in your area as soon as possible. There are a lot of...

There is a very long and involved answer to this question that can't be adequately explained in this forum. My short answer is that a transfer by...

This question could stimulate hours of discussion. Different attorneys will have different perspectives on these issues. I draft a lot of trusts...

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If I have paid the back taxes on heir property from 1964 to present how can I move forward to get the deed in my name??

Getting marketable title in your name is probably going to be much more complicated and expensive than you anticipate. This could involve obtaining...

Elderly Mother needs assisted living.

It sounds as if you may have applied for Special Assistance, which is often referred to as Medicaid, but is very different from Long-term Care...

Regarding a Nursing Home Patient - Does a court appointed guardian or a designated Power of Attorney have precedence?

In N.C., a health care power of attorney is valid unless the clerk of court suspends the authority of the health care agent. However, the guardian...