What can be done to place my mother in a mental health facility? She is currently off her meds.

Is she a danger to herself or others? If she doesn't take her meds is she a danger to herself? If so, call the hotline for children and families...

Can we get guardianship of our grand baby or what is the best route to take?

Parents are natural guardians. So, the child has natural guardians.Since the mother does not see her daughter, perhaps she would agree to a...

A Will does not have to be fiied with the court prior to death because a Will can be changed, revoked, etc... A codicil is the proper way to change...

How long do you have to pay interest on a promisory note? When does the statue of limitations end?

Did you sign the promissory note? You should pay interest on the loan at the applicable federal rate that was in effect when the note was signed....

Can I get money that I put in my sister's bank account to hold for me until my mom met a conditional gift that I required?

If this was a contingent gift, the funds should be returned to you. However, you need documentation to show that it was contingent on buying a...

My parents got co-guardianship of my child. What are my rights, if any?

If your parents are co-guardians, they were appointed by the court and you did not have to sign any of your rights away. The Court gave your...

How do I terminate my sisters temporary guardianship over my daughter

Please consult an attorney who handles guardianship. This is too important for you and your daughter to try to do without legal representation....

Father died in Oklahoma two years ago without a will. Who is legal heir? Children or siblings? No living parents.

If the father's biological children were adopted by others, the biological children are no longer his legal heirs. If his parents are no longer...

Can I override DPOA, durring final decisions i.e burial or cremation?

A Durable Power of Attorney ceases at death so the agent under a DPOA has no authority to make dcecisions after death. She has no rights to make...

I am in Michigan. My brother died in 2010 without a will. I am the only living relative (sister). His estate is in Kal. MI

If there were creditors who filed claims, and there are assets to pay them, they need to be paid. If there were assets listed in the Inventory,...