Best thing to do is use the "find a lawyer" tab here on Avvo to search for an experienced local probate attorney, preferably one with experience in...

What can I do to protect myself after being wrongfully accused of elder abuse.

It is very difficult to prevent an accusation, but you can certainly go a long way towards protecting yourself by keeping updated and detailed...

Need help to change will through legal aid of Toledo ohio

If you are wanting to change the Representative Payee for Social Security benefits, changing your power of attorney won't cause that to happen. ...

How do I attain a new Trustee?

It is not a good idea to provide personal information of this nature in this public forum where anyone can read it. I would suggest contacting...

I am durable p.o.a. for my father who just passed away without a signed or notarized will, only a copy, how is estate determined

A power of attorney terminates at death. I would suggest consulting an experienced local probate attorney for guidance on how to handle the...

House in trust

There are several potential issues here, including whether the inherited home has affected mother's eligibility for Medicaid assistance with paying...

Social Security Administration worker, change procedure to obtain retro benefits - after joining US Navy.

If your son is still in basic training, try contacting his recruiter with this issue. There are situations where communications can be made...

How will my parents SSA and SSI benefits be affected if they transfer or quit claim their property to me (their daughter)?

I'll just add that in addition to the SSI ramifications, there could be serious problems with qualifying for Medicaid long-term care benefits. I'd...

What case would my mother have to make to rescind a gift of property?

Assuming she completed the gifts and there were no strings attached, it would be unlikely she could win a lawsuit. The typical reason offered for...

Can the executor distribute the estate to another family member?

The Executor/Administrator of the estate has a fiduciary duty to follow the terms of the intestate succession law (which applies where there is no...