How do I find out if someone has legal power of attorney over an elderly person?

Unfortunately, there is no way to find out if there is a power of attorney unless an incapacity proceeding is started on behalf of the individual.

Can I be affected by a civil claim on an accident in which I was not involved, but where i was a co-signer for the car involved

It would be dependent whether you are listed as an owner or co-owner of the vehicle in question. The owner or co-owner of a vehicle could be held...

Can someone be held responsible for botched surgery

A medical professional could be held responsible for possible medical malpractice. A medical malpractice action has to be initiated within two (2)...

My boyfriend's father was put in a guardianship. the guardians are assassinating his character and not allowing him to see dad

This is a fact intensive synopsis that would require your boyfriend to seek the assistance/advice of an attorney that handles guardianship matters.

Depending on what is actually stated on the title, when an assets is titled as "joint owners with rights of survivorship" it is not necessary to...

How do i know if I need a formal administration of a summary administration of a probate of a trust.

I am truly sorry for your loss. A summary administration is a short way of directing the assets that are still under the decedent's name to the...

What is the standard or average fee to litigate a probate case in FL?

There is no standard or average fee in probate litigation. There are many variable that come into play when litigating a probate case. The parties...

My brother just passed away. we need his medical records from the nursing home that was taking care of him. How can we do that?

I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Unfortunately, the only person that would be available to obtain such records would be the personal personal...