What do I need to do in order to terminate a temporary guardianship?

I'm very sorry for the challenges you are facing. I really can't give you any suggestions with respect to the denial of the termination of the...

Can a person with power of attorney and health care directives make the decision for who can visit

I absolutely agree with Mr. Goldberg. It is a sign of abuse. Interestingly, it is also a violation of the elder's Constitutional right of...

Bother has power of atty on mother . Mother has checking acct and bother open another acct w/o he and wife name and transfer

I will speak for the State of Georgia, but it likely applies to Louisiana as well. Yes, the act may be illegal. It's called conversion and...

If my friend's mom takes Power of Attorney, while he's in jail, can she legally keep possession of his vehicle?

I would not only consider who is on the title of the car but also what the power of attorney (POA) allows his mother to do. If your friend has...

How do I gain guardianship in GA of great neice (4) and nepahew(6) abandoned in Calif at sisters who can not keep them.

My colleagues gave you great advice. I just want to add that when you file for guardianship in California, make sure you inform the court of your...

Re: Question on Elder Law - Indiana and Florida - POA and Executorship - Florida property involved

You will need a probate attorney in Florida. You may need one in Indiana as well. However, if your relative was not competent when he entered the...

Does power attorney have authority to not let you see the principal?

It depends on the type of power of attorney. Some powers of attorney are written broadly and allow the agent to decide who gets to see the...

What legal issues might I run afoul of with a durable power of attorney?

First, please accept my sympathies on your father's passing. I'm not sure why your attorney advised you not to probate the will. Sometimes...

Questions regarding patient rights.

You seem to have a number of issues that are very Texas specific, so I'm a little hesitant to give you advice about making healthcare decisions on...

Is it GAL responsibility along with the conservator to protect my mothers estate from excessive expense? If this is the case

I'm going to agree with my colleague; this does not pass the "smell test." (Yes, that is a legal term of art.) I have served as a GAL in Georgia,...

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