The guardian can petition the court to set up three or more restricted depository accounts so that they are all covered by FDIC. The guardian has...

My adult sister doesn't want a guardian anymore. What are her options?

Your sister can Petition the court for a review of her capacity and the court should appoint a health care professional to examine her and file a...

Why cant my disabled friend living in a nursing home spend her injury compensation money the way she wants.

She needs to spend down to continue to be eligible for Medicaid. Medicaid will check how the $$ were spent.

Is it possible to set up a trust account at a bank with me being the only party named in that trust?

Please consult an estate planning attorney to prepare the trust. Then, take the trust and/or a Certificate of Trust Existence to the bank. Your...

If an attorney acts as (1) the trustee of the family trust, (2) the agent for property owned by the trust and (3) the attorney

It appears that there is a conflict of interest and the attorney should not act in all capacities.

What can I do about my sister taking over everything my father owned after he recently passed away 3 weeks ago?

You can file for probate in the country where your father lived (intestate - without a will). If you are appointed to administer the estate, you...

Do we need a lawyer in multiple states for estate assistance?

The estate should be opened in the state where your father resided (TX??) That is where the estate should be administered. So long as the order...

My grandfather left conditions for my sister to inherit his home and 5 acres of land under conditions and she denied the wishes.

Please consult a local attorney and show him or her the Will.

I need to find a higher judge in traverse city

first, you need to retain an attorney. Then, under proper circumstances, your attorney can file an appeal to a higher courl. There is a time...

What Rights does my Mother have to a home Willed by her son.

If the Will is filed in probate, your mother should receive the house unless your brother has children. "Then, depending on their ages, state law,...