How long does it take before a record of death shows up? and can I sue my brother and his wife?

I’m sorry you’re going through a difficult situation, but your description of the situation seems both complicated and incomplete. In order to...

What state & county do I want to pursue a beach of fiduciary duty from a trustee who has stolen funds? Can I do this on my own?

I’m sorry you’re going through this situation—it is certainly a difficult one. If you have a copy of the trust document, it would be useful to...

I already have guardianship over my grandmother with dementia how do i get power of attorney if she will not sign it

It appears, as others have noted, that you will need to be appointed as your grandmother’s conservator. It seems that you are already her legal...

Other than a probate lawyer, your only options would be: (1) walk away without collecting any funds from the bank account or (2) open and...

When is a personal representative allowed to liquidate assets held in a safe deposit box?

The inventory for the estate should list all property of the estate, including personal property of significant value. The absence of the jewelry...

What assets are accessible to creditors after someone is deceased?

Generally, in many estates, there are different types of assets, like real property, retirement accounts, life insurance, liquid assets, etc. ...

If the recent POA is thrown out, would the original one that he signed in 1996 still be valid?

As another attorney has mentioned, the previous one would likely remain in effect, although that is not a certainty. And as previously mentioned, a...

You have no obligation to stay with any one attorney, regardless of the work they’ve done for you. Your old attorney should comply with any...

If a Conservator has been negligent with furniture and clothing, causing harm, is he responsible for damages? Monetarilly?

As others have suggested, checking the court orders would be a good place to start. A conservator is generally tasked with preserving the value of...

Can my power of attorney document name both a financial and medical agent?

As other attorneys have pointed out, the laws dealing with financial powers of attorney and medical powers of attorney are different, which...