You are NOT required by law to probate your late father's estate. If he had a will and you have the original, the only thing you are required to do...

Can a power of attorney be contested?

You may need to file for an emergency guardianship if you want to manage his care.

Understanding and interpreting a will.

Assuming that you brother's estate is here in Georgia, the answer lies in the specific language used in his will, but if it reads as you suggest,...

None. This happens all the time. As the sole beneficiary, your brother is under no legal obligation to share the death benefits with you or your...

How can you stop someone from getting money off policy that was purchases on the individual by an ex- spouse?

This does not affect you or your uncle. If your uncle made any financial commitments to his ex-wife in their divorce settlement, she may have had a...

Can a convicted felon be appointed as a successor executor in GA?

Since you used the term Executor, I am assuming that your mother had a will and that it has been probated here in Chatham County. As long as none...

A least one-third. If she needs more, she can petition for Year's Support on top of that. She should probably petition to be appointed...

What paperwork or process do I need to proceed

Your question appears to be focused primarily on the medical decision-making process. If that is all that concerns you at the moment, then you do...

MY MOM IS IN A NURSING HOME WITH DEMENTIA MEDICAID HAS DENIED HERBECAUSE SHE SOLD HER HOME IN 2009 THE FUNDS WERE GIVEN TO HER

Because she gave away money that would otherwise have been available to pay for her nursing home care, the state has calculated a penalty period...

Is paying for a disabled daughters housing expenses considered a gift by medicaid.

As Attorney Lacey indicated, your mother can do more than just help you with your household bills if she wishes to, and by doing so she may even be...