What kind of attorney is needed for issues with guardianship or civil commitment of a mentally ill adult?

I agree with the prior answers. This would be a an elder law or guardianship case.

Mothers son wants to evict me.

I agree with the previous answers, this is not an elder law issue unless it has to do with who has the authority in this situation. It sounds more...

Does surviving spouse get the estate if deceased spouse has living children that are not the surviving spouses?

I agree with Mr. Goldman. You will need to talk with a probate attorney. It depends on how the assets were titled and a couple of other factors.

Does a durable power of attorney end when one O Is deceased?

Yes--a power of attorney ends at the death of the principal.

I agree with Mr. Goldman. Although the documents are valid in Florida if they were properly done in New Hampshire, it would be a good idea to have...

My father has been placed in a home in Florida with dementia and his new wife I understand has power of attorney.

I agree with there previous answer--a person may disinherit his adult child if he wishes. With limited exceptions (a surviving spouse's elective...

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I have numerous questions on safeguarding Mom's financials as I am out of state-what type of consultant should I engage?

As Mark stated, there may be little you can do if she is competent. If she is competent, maybe she can be convinced to put her assets in the trust...

Need advice of an experienced Estate attorney.

I agree with Mark. If you are talking about real property then the deed will tell you who owns it. If it is a trust, then the trust will tell you...

I agree with Mr. Goldman. The typical fee is 75% of an estate administration fee. That being said, the fee could be higher if there significant...

My dad died, where does the money from his mother's irrevocable trust go?

There are a number of unanswered questions contained in this question that make it impossible to give an accurate answer. It sounds like your...