What is the legal term for someone that died due to negligent hospital care.

The term you are looking for, as noted above, is wrongful death. It is still a medical malpractice lawsuit but, since your mother is deceased,...

Twofold question on gift tax exemption

No, the annual exemption is a complete exemption from gift tax meaning that you can give any number of people up to $13,000 and they won't be...

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TV shows make a big deal about the "reading of the Will" when, in fact, there is no such process. It is nice that your wife and her sister could...

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"My husband is in the Army and is currently overseas. He said My father in law has POA but wouldnt I have had to sign something?

I am a little confused, but I presume for this response that your father in law has a power of attorney for your husband, and you were unaware of...

You should retain the services of an experienced elder law attorney to assist you with this process. As the other commentators have noted, dementia...

Do I need an attorney to sell a house that was left to me and my siblings?

To echo Mr. Mannor's comments, the big question is whether you and your siblings currently own the property in your joint names. If so, then you...

What is the process for getting your mother to legally sign her rights as a guardian over to my sister?

Are you under guardianship? If not, you are a legal adult and are responsible for yourself. If you are, your mother can't just "sign" her...

A will is operative upon the death of the testator and its admission to probate. Thus, its terms are final and cannot be amended or changed. If,...

Do Not Rescusitate on Living Will?

As an attorney who represents a number of individuals who reside in nursing homes, I appreciate your desire to understand and follow the stated...

Do i need a lawyer

I appreciate your situation. You cannot become your own guardian, but you can petition the court to terminate the guardianship on the grounds that...