Who signs a POA?

the person granting the POA signs it.

I need an inheritance/probate/will attorney ASAP!

So find a local estate attorney--there are many in Albuquerque. You can use AVVO's "Find a Lawyer" tab to assist you.

Disability checks

after 30 days of incarceration, the amount of VA compensation is reduced to a maximum of the 10% rate.

Va benefits coming in over a year after my mother got on Medicaid

Yes, you can (and should) spend down--only certain items will qualify for Medicaid spend down, so get a consult w/ an elder law attorney. If she...

If i lose a civil action on a dept can i ask the judge to accept what can afford to pay?

that's not the court's concern--you should approach the creditor and see what they might agree to.

My house deed is in both my name & husband. He has since passed away. Can I change deed to my name only

How is title listed in the deed? You may already be ok, or you may need to do an estate administration. take a copy of the deed and the will (if...

My husband left the marriage to be with another woman and family he's getting VA benefits for our family not giving me financial

You can seek an apportionment of the VA benefits if you have a valid support order--get that and then proceed with the apportionment action,

I need to be executor of estate so i can acquire information about a car loan in my deceased mom's name which I'm making payment

An attorney is not necessary to assist in opening probate, but will sure make things easier for you and prevent you from costly, unknowing errors. ...

I have a free lawyer through the county for the elderly and disabled. The lawyer representing me is verbally abusive to me.

You ask the local county Bar association for a referral--perhaps an attorney will make a fee adjustment to assist you.

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My father is being cremated on Monday. Can I petition the court to ask for my share of the ashes?

Your situation classically illustrates why everyone should have an Advance Health Directive that spells out wishes in terms of remains.