If mom gives me power of attorney and dies, am I responsible for her debts?

Agents, which you would be called, are accountable only with the money of the Principal (your mother). So what that means is that your own...

Is there an advantage or disadvantage to filing a will contest before the will is entered into probate court?

File before it is admitted! That way there is not yet an Executor appointed and therefore estate funds can't be used to litigate. There may be...

If someone wants to give me there house and ends up in a nursing home shortly after can the nursing home take it from me ?

I think Doug answered your question already but let me take a stab at it. Your mother-in-law might get a house from someone she is caring for. Your...

My mom past last dec. I have money being withheld from my moms retirement by the of head of the estate. Can I get a lawyer?

Unfortunately you might need to hire your own attorney to look into this. That may cost you several hundred dollars but if it gets you what you...

How long has it been since your surviving parent died? Did they die in Alabama? Are you too in Alabama? Do you suspect that the other children are...

How do I get power of attorney over my father estate because he had a will where he left me everything but forgot to sign it

You should hire an attorney who has probate experience in the county where your father died.

What happens if my husband, kids & I are all killed and we do not have a will?

A few weeks is plenty of time to get your wills in place. It would give you peace of mind on your trip and you could even direct your church or...

How can I know that my aunt didn't steal my dad's money as power of attorney?

The short answer to your question is you can't know whether she stole anything unless you hire an attorney to help you. There is a legal process...

My dad's accusing me of elder abuse for taking my mom to the bank getting out her money to go to the casino or do whatever she w

Your dad may be justified in making those accusations! While it is true that adults can do whatever they wish with their own money, some states...

How do I find out if my deceased father had a life insurance policy or not?

Mark's attachment has some good info in it so I hope you read it. Another obvious technique is to simply keep checking his mail over a period of...