Brother has power of attorney. We would like to know our rights and review dad's bank account which only he has access to.

Below please find the applicable Power of Attorney Statute. Review the last paragraph carefully. You may need to commence a guardianship action...

My husband has dementia and gambles and drinks Is it hard to get incapacity for him he is in a wheelchair and is 86 I am 61

As you properly indicated, a Durable Power of Attorney is not always the answer when dealing with certain situations such as dementia. This is due...

My mother is on Medicaid and living in an ALF. Is there a way to sell her home and protect the assets?

Assuming your mother is single, there are basically the following methodologies to deal with the net sales proceeds from the sale of her home...

Do I have to sign a settlement agreement for a nursing home neglect case if I don't agree to the terms?

It is difficult to provide the best advice without knowing more about the facts at hand. Therefore, my comments are not directed in any way as to...

If the certificate of deposit in question was solely held in your mother's name, with no beneficiaries or joint owners, then you need to involve...

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What is the last step of probate after financial clearance?

It is difficult to answer your inquiry with great accuracy, as I do not know what steps you have taken. However, at the end of a Probate,...

Any person, including the wife can be the Designated Representative and deal with the Medicaid Office. The real issue is whether the wife will...

Real Estate left to minors. Can/will creditors, make you sell to be paid? What statue covers this?

Individuals under the age of 18 can not own real property. Pursuant to Chapter 744 of the Florida Statutes, you are automatically the natural...

It depends on which Medicaid Program your husband is on. If your husband is on one of Medicaid's Long-Term Care Programs (Home and Community Based...

A person has transferred ownership of their house into a personal trust in their own name. How do I serve the trust or trustee?

What you are speaking of is an Action for Adverse Possession Without Color of Title You need to look at Florida Statute Section 95.18 for the...

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