If a POA was drawn up 10 years ago, but only filed after the individual was declared incompotent, 8 Months , is the POA valid?

Generally a Power of Attorney (“POA”) is valid even after a major life event similar to incapacity issues like Alzheimer’s or dementia. That why...

How do you get a lawyer to take a case that is obvious contracter malpractice, negligence, fraud,, and threatening phone calls?

A retainer fee upfront will get you an attorney. Just because you see personal injury attorneys on TV saying they will not charge you unless they...

Grandmother wants to change her will

The question of capacity of the maker of a Will is central to the issue of valid execution of any Will. Your grandmother should pass three simple...

As an older couple with home paid for, can the state take your home if you go into a nursing home or have large medical bills.

One of the things that concerns people most about nursing home care is how to pay for that care. There are basically four ways that you can pay the...

Guardianship Question

If you have been appointed the guardian of the child then you have the right to make decisions for the child. That would include the child’s...

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Deliver a death certificate to the financial institution to receive your share of the accounts. The financial institution will determine the...

The Power of Attorney terminates immediately at the point of death. The deceased estate is then controlled by the court appointed Personal...

82 year old mother needs to walk away from a mortgage she can't afford.

Go see an Elder Law attorney quickly in your area who can discuss the many options with your mother. You can find one at the NAELA.com website or...

Under FL Stat. 744.102 the person who is delegated all the delegated rights of the ward ( child in this case) is a Guardian. Since you and your...

Is the personal rep in Florida allowed to use estate funds to pay bills in another state being probated there?

Under, F.S. §733.603, a personal representative (“PR”) is under a duty to settle and distribute the decedent’s estate in accordance with the terms...