Can I have a will prepared if I have a power of attorney?

Georgia adopted the Advance Directive for Healthcare in 2007. This document replaced the Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare....

Financial compensation for taking care of elderly parent in own home?

You may be able to qualify for Medicaid under a waiver program to help pay for home health care services. Additionally, if your father is a...

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If a person has been given full power of attorney to care for and elderly parent and they take their money, is that a crime?

An agent acting under a power of attorney is held to a fiduciary standard. This means that any actions taken by the agent must place the grantor's...

How does one transfer a deed that says "Jointly tenants" to an A B Trust?

There may be California specific nuances to the answer to your question that will have to be addressed by a California attorney, but generally to...

What kind of lawyer handles generational gifting rights?

You need to speak with either an estate planning or elder law attorney. To find a qualified attorney in your area, you can check the website...

A will is written in Georgia by a widower with an adult son, and bequeaths his home and contents to that son, and includes

Wow, that's a complex situation. The widow's possessions do not become the property of the widower simply by being moved into the house. That...

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My 50 year old brother signed my elderly mothers name and used her social security number without her knowledge or permission

In addition to what others have said, your mother should communicate with the creditor about what has occurred. They will flag the account as...

In GA, can assets be transferred to a blind child over 21, without medicaid penalty when entering a nursing home?

The transfer itself is an exempt transfer, but more detail is needed from you to determine if that is the best option for your mother and the best...

How do I assign temporary guardianship for my special needs son should I go into the hospital or become incapacitated

I am not sure about Colorado and your question is state specific. Many states have short term guardianship statutes that allow you to designate...

If I die before I retire, would my spouse be entitled to my pension value?

That depends on the specifics of the pension plan. Every plan has its own controlling documents and therefore, the answer depends on the contents...