Can the desires of someone (their written 'will') be executed without going to probate court? Why are wills probated? Is there a

Short summary of the above answers-the only way to get an asset out of a deceased persons name is by the authority granted by the probate court.

What can we do to help out invalid 80 year old brother

A court appointed Guardian might be the only and best way to proceed. It would appear it would be easy to prove it would be in the best interest of...

How can my brother get his ex wife out of nursing home?

I am Florida attorney-not sure where "woman in question " lives. My advice based on Florida law would be to get a written doctor's opinion...

Am i obligated to pay for my own guardianship now that i am of age?

I think any attorney would have to review the accountings and court files. However, my first thought is that these are separate files-probate and...

Who And How to Obtain Power of Attorney for Health Care purposes

I practice Law in Florida and my answer is based on Florida Law (do not know where your father lives). Only your dad can grant the power of...

The court uses a "reasonable time" standard on real estate matters in estates. If you feel that she is not being responsible and performing her...

My brother has miss-used my mothers money that was left to her. My brother is the POA the state is denying him medicaid.

Medicaid for her? Most nursing homes would not allow a debt to accumulate that high. Did he sign any contracts that obligated himself? Most...

If my father is enable to sign a poa how would it be able to get done,but he is able to understand and is fully aware..

First-I am a Florida attorney and only practice in Florida. I often handle cases like this-and in Florida your father could sign by 'his mark" or...

Do i need an attorney?

The most common way to contest the will is if the maker of will was incompetent or signed the will under undue influence.

Do you have to be a resident of the state that a person died in and was from to be the pr for the deceased person?

Each state has statutes on your question. Florida allows residents to serve as PR and also allows non residents if related by blood or married to...