I am a senior critizen, and I am too nervous for court action. with my power of attorney can my daughter act in my place?

You have not specified the reason for court action. Generally, a power of attorney isn't used to speak on behalf of a principal. We are unable to...

How do I go about gaining guardianship (temporary or permanent) of my 14 year old niece??

This is a touchy situation since your niece has a mother, albeit with problems. Please consult a guardianship attorney. You should have a good...

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Recently have obtained guardianship over 3 grandchildren. The mother is in jail and the father is facing charges.

Please consult your guardianship attorney about this - if you do not have a guardianship attorney, please retain one. Do this ASAP. Once the check...

My adult son with schizophrenia needs placed someplace where he can live structured on meds. How do i start?

Is your son in Ohio or Florida - the laws can be different. You may want to file for a guardianship where he lives. If he is a danger to himself...

How can a parent give power of attorney to a relative for his minor children.

I do not practice law in Ohio, but I suggest a guardianship rather than a power of attorney so the relatives will be able to collect benefits for...

Does an Estate Administrator have a responsibility to provide a financial report to the heirs?

You should have been notified if you are an heir; there should be an inventory provided to heirs and an annual accounting. Since this is only 6...

Wills/Trusts of Recently Deceased Grandfather: My grandfather just passed. A couple of years ago, he named my mother as the

If your mother has an original will, it should be filed with the probate court ASAP. If another will was filed, beneficiaries (or beneficiaries...

What do I need to do to object to trustee attempting to buy house from trust?

Please retain an estate attorney to assist you ASAP to look at the proposed transaction. Stepmother has a fiduciary duty to you and your brother...

Do I need to file for guardianship if I have financial/medical POA on my elderly Mother who has dementia?

In general, the documents you already have are probably sufficient in most cases. However, with the boyfriend problem, your POA is probably not...

If I become my brother-in-saws legal guardian, am I responsible for any of his bills or should I just be his Power of attorney

You will not be personally liable for your brother in law if you become his guardian. It sounds like he needs a guardian if he doesn't understand...