How to legally change the first name on your birth certificate?

The easiest way to do that is through filing a petition to change name in Probate Court. It isn't a complicated procedure, but your petition has...

What rights do I have to ensure a mentally handicapped relative is properly cared for?

You can certainly petition the Probate Court to become your cousin's guardian. That would allow and require the facility to speak to you regarding...

HOW do common law work

Just because he lives with you doesn't necessarily make you common law married to him. You have to show outward signs of the intention to be...

How can I probate my deceased parents estate.

Depending on the value of the property, you may be able to probate the estate under Alabama's small estate statute. If so, it will save you time...

If my parents put their money in a trust, and i am over the trust, can i take money out of the trust to pay for a private room.

As the others have stated, the answer to your question is going to depend on the language in the trust document. If it was set up as a Medicaid...

If we put it into a third party special needs trust for his 60 year old blind/disabled son will there be a pay back provision?

You're correct that if you put your dad's funds in a special needs trust to benefit him there would be a Medicaid payback when he passes away. ...

Is this considered elder abuse or misuse of P.O.A

Your sister is definitely breaching her fiduciary duties to your mom, both as her Agent on her POA and as the payee on her check. If your sister...

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You'll have to address the pregnancy at some point in the divorce or you could wind up committing a fraud on the Court by saying you weren't...

Why did I have to give my step mother who DID NOT live with my dad half of his estate though his will left everything to my kids

One thing you don't mention in your question is how their property was titled. If your dad and the wife had several things that were titled...

How can I get the name change and adoption done with out having to travel 2000 miles for court when he won't show anyway?

Your husband can petition through the probate court to adopt your daughter. You'll have to give notice to her dad. If you truly don't know where...