My sister is giving my mother a "monthly allowance" but my mother has money, money she's worked for all her life, can she dothat

If you expect that, after your mother dies, you get part or all of what is owned by the trust, then you have a right to demand that the trust be...

In theory, the power of attorney has more authority than the spouse, but that doesn't mean you won't have the spouse interfering. I suggest that...

Do I need to hire an attorney to petition to be my sisters conservator?

Whether you use a Power of Attorney (is your sister is competent to sign one) or a conservatorship, you'll usually get a better result with the...

If 18 is the legal age of adulthood in California, then as a legal matter you can make your own decisions. BUT, your Mom is probably trying to...

What are my rights I live in NJ my mother passed I West Virginia

Continue to go through the probate process as if nothing has happened. Don't do anything about your mother's friend's letter until the friend...

Which is the best filing for legal guardianship or power of attorney or a living will?

Parents of young children often include in their wills a nomination of someone to get guardianship or custody of the children in the event the...

What kind of lawyer do we need?

I agree with Ms. Webber and Mr. Rothstein that you should get help from a probate attorney. However, I suggest you look more specifically for a...

If you mean to ask how long does a court take to get to make a decision on giving guardianship to someone, that depends on the particular court's...

Can my 15 yr old brother leave his parents house and live with me (29 yr old sister and family)

Consult a juvenile law attorney in the area where your brother lives. (I am changing the practice area to juvenile law.) You should ask about...

How do i get custody of my little brother and sister who live in another state?

When you are 18 (or whatever age is the age of adulthood in the state where your siblings live,) you can apply for custody. You will need to be...