I agree with my colleague that you will need to petition for and get approved to be your mother's legal guardian. You must be appointed by the...

Without knowing all the details including the value of the house, my colleaqgues are correct and you are better served letting him have a life...

Check the court records to see if there was a probate and a court named your brother as the executor. Being nominated by your Father does not give...

Legally, she did nothing wrong. Sending it to him when she knew he couldn't sign for it was ethically wrong, but unless you can prove she did it...

If Dad lacks legal capacity or was subject to undue influence, the Power of Attorney can be reversed. Contact an elder law attorney who is...

Ms. Holcombe gave you good advice. Mom needs to speak with an estate planning attorney although an elder law attorney may be able to help.

Check with public health department where your mother-law resided at the time of her death and ask them what you can do after confirming they don't...

If mom still has legal capacity and has a Will that allows her to make a list of personal property and to whom each item goes. There's a statute...

I'm assuming the check is payable to your late or to his estate. If it's the former and you have a joint account, you may be able to deposit it in...

If you are applying for Medicaid the answer is yes you need to provide both income and assets. For Medicare the answer is no.