Question about language in my father's POA

Severally is synonymous with separately (a throw-back to English usage and the common law system), allowing any appointed attorney-in-fact to act...

What happens in Florida if I die without a will? I have a wife and two children from another marriage.

With regard to your intestate estate, Florida Statute 732.102(3) and 732.103(1) would control. Your spouse would get half and your children from...

Problem with an attorney

I agree with the previous two answers. Two years seems like a long time, but I don't know the details of your case. I would suggest finding...

Irrevocable Grantor Trust for Medicaid Qualification. What are the pros and cons? How does it work? We have lots of questions.

If they reside in Nevada, you'll want to talk to a Nevada Elder Law (Medicaid Planning) attorney immediately. You should be able to find one here...

Is it possible to update my estate docs using a lawyer in a different city (state of Florida)? Or must they be local?

It certainly is possible, although sometimes it is preferable to meet with a client face-to-face. You will, of course, have to sign any documents...

I agree with the others. I would have to look at the documents to see what needs to be done. At a minimum, updating all of your documents to...

Estate Plan FLORIDA. My Objective: avoid probate/guardianship. Given the value of my assets, does a trust really make sense?

As Mr. Pippen stated, there are several reasons why a trust can be useful. Nowadays, tax planning is not the usual reason, unless you have a...

My mom lives in N.C. Came to visit in Fl, fell and had hip surgery. She needs ALF. How can I qualify her for medicaid in Fl.

I agree with the previous two answers. Qualification for Medicaid will depend on her assets, income, and required level of care. There are things...

Can daughters share durable power of attorney

As the other attorneys have stated, you can be co-attorneys-in-fact, but it complicates things a bit. You can set it up so that each can act...

How long does a trust stay open, can you close one?

As Ms. Johnson stated, the trust agreement itself should answer this question. If not, there are default statutes that will govern how to proceed....