How to obtain guardianship in Florida.

I agree with my collegues - adoption is the best way for you to raise the chld as your own. Guardianships can be re visited and your friend could...

What kind of information does a cousin have the right to have?

Most conservatorship - guardianship matters are confidential and not available for public view. If some of the court file can be accessed through...

Power of attorney question

With the facts that you provided, it appears that you could have the locks changed and take your property, then resign as Agent and give the key to...

Issue in QPRT Trust

Your stepdaughter could be the beneficiary of a QPRT. However, there may be other vehicles that would work better. As far as who should be the...

If your brother is abused by his guardians you need to intervene - you must make time for this even if you are working. Please consult a...

Do i need a notarized document to take my child out of the country

You do not give us enough facts to respond to this question. Your child needs a passport to get back into the country.

Can I obtain a Durable Power of Attorney and how will this affect Guardianship proceedings?

Durable Powers of Attorney are suspended when a guardianship proceeding is filed. It's too late for a Durable Power of Attorney to be signed.

Probate - If a deceased person left property that was sold, is the deceased's only living brother entitled to receive anything?

Gnerally, assets do not flow to siblings. They flow to descendants. If your grandfather's brother had children, your grandfather would not be...

My mother died in June and had three life insurance policies. Two of them had designated beneficiaries but one did not.

the assets would be payable to the estate. There should be a "short cut" way to open a small estate in Virginia. The proceeds of the policy would...

What is the usual response time for a lawyer to submit a counter offer to another lawyer?

I agree with my collegue that there is no set time limit. However, if I make an offer, I insert a time limit for response - depending on the...