Mom needs POA to access dad's finances (he is suffering dementia). What is the process?

I am very sorry to say that the POA is not possible and your only choice will be a guardianship procedure. This process will take 2 to 3 months in...

Can you form an Irrevocable Trust for a number of years?

Yes-but the advantage of an irrevocable trust is to get assets outside of your estate for tax purposes which you will not accomplish with the...

Does the bank have liability if they have a power of attorney on file and allow a trust account to be changed to a joint account

Every case is driven on the facts of the case and the circumstances plus how it is presented and received in the court. Your case seems like it...

I'm wondering what is the proper way of doing a Florida Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare Decisions?

Have an attorney prepare a DPOA/Health Care Surrogate document. It can be prepared in English and Spanish to avoid problems.

The husband can't override the living will but it is possible he also has a health care surrogate document. If so-he might be able to dispute the...

Are you a co-owner of the house? A local medicaid attorney can organize a plan to maximize government benefits and protect some of your mother's...

Can a Lawyer FL change a trust to a will and 5 days later say the woman is not of sound mind and refuse to void will.

You will need medical testimony or proof that she was not competent at the time of the signing of the documents. You will need an attorney to...

Is my half sister eligible for my father's estate by filing a petition for letters of admin for our mom's estate?

Do not sign anything without a complete discussion with a probate attorney. You should be in the best position with your petition because of your...

Is it beneficial to put my house in a trust and to pursue a Quit Title?

If it sounds too good to be true-BEWARE. I do not believe this strategy would work.

Does an Arizona successor trustee have to disclose his intent to charge a fee?

Most States allow the trustee to take a reasonable fee. If the fee is not reasonable-you can contest.