I want to know if a power of attorney is to be made isn't it standard for the request to be in writing and not verbally

Proper execution of Power of Attorneys will be governed by state statutes. In most, if not all, states a Power of Attorney must be in writing,...

Can someone with Durable Power of Attorney for financial take away the Durable Power of Attorney for Health from another person?

The Power of Attorney documents would have to be reviewed by an attorney in your area to accurately answer your question. Typically, a Power of...

Wife passed away and had money in savings account

The account is subject to probate. In most, if not all, states there are summary proceedings for small estates. In some states you can file a...

If probate has closed, you should be able to go into the DMV with the title and death certificate and have the title property transferred.

How long must 2 people cohabitate to be considered "common law" spouses in South Carolina?

I don't know the specific laws of South Carolina but I'd be surprised if any state still recognizes common law marriage. I believe most, if not...

Shere do I go to find out if someone had legal POA over my father? He passed, I'm next of kin, what forms should I fill out now?

First, check with the probate court in the county where you father last resided to determine if a will has been filed. If not, you can petition the...

I cant afford to go to court to get power of attorney over my mother she has dementia how can i get it.

I am sorry to hear about your mother's condition. If your mother is mentally incapcitated from her demintia, thus unable to execute the power of...

Can a legally married person name another party as their executor of their estate?

Generally you can name anyone you want as executor (some exceptions, i.e. in most, if not all, states a convicted felon is not permitted to serve...

Do we need to go through probate in Florida, follow-up

You may be able to avoid probate if there is no debt owed to creditors and if the property is exempt from probate. It is likely that the house and...

My Moms last will and testiment was a copy, can't find the origional. What do I need to do to proceed?

In many, if not all, states a copy of an executed will will suffice if the original cannot be found. The copy should be filed with the probate...