An irrevocable trust would not be the answer because it would lead to a disqualification period of time. You should meet with an Elder Law...

It depends on the language in the DPOA and if it covers military records. The military usually requires use of "military forms" but if you have...

My father just passed away and did not leave a will. can his employer legally hold his personal item and make me get a legal doc

Yes-they can be responsible if they release items to the wrong person that has not been appointed by the court.

What are the duties of power of attorney? Don"t they need to keep a ledger and be able at anytime to show spending?

A POA is not accountable to you while your father is living. The POA can be made to provide an accounting upon your father's death if you have...

A guy gave me money to got my life in order and to come see him in a different state.couldn't go, now he's suing.

You never know when you go to court what might happen. It depends on if he can prove a verbal contract. Were witnesses present during the...

Can my wife kick me out of the house?

I agree with Attorney Rice-the answer would be usually NO-but be careful she does not get creative in creating some reason to get an injunction...

Aunt changed p.o.a to a nursing home employee at the facility she was admitted to and contact with aunt is now denied

The top management person should be notified at the nursing home-this is probably against management policy. Most nursing homes that I go into do...

Can i probate a will simple will that's over five years old with a lawyer

Yes and after two years-you do not have to be concerned about creditors.

My wifes mother died in august and her boyfriend of 12 yrs has a will that she signed under heavy meds 2 wks before she died

Yes-I would hire an attorney. The most common reasons to contest a wiil/trust are undue influence and/or incompetence.

She should have an attorney write a codicil to the existing will. It would be unusual for a will not to name an executor-so-it should be reviewed...