Can a person with a mental illiness change their POA to another person against the POAs wishes?

A Power of Attorney is essentially a contract arrangement whereby you agree to act as Agent for the principal. In such arrangements, there is...

InFlorida is a durable poa just as good as guardianship.

Assuming that your daughter is competent to sign the POA, then it would be BETTER than guardianship. The POA allows you the same rights and powers...

You can petition the probate court to become her legal guardian. Your niece may also be able to join in the petition, but I am not familiar with...

I live in MN; both parents passed away this year. If my name is on their savings account, does this have to go thru probate?

I am sorry for your losses. It sounds like you had a horrible year. The answer to your question is yes. Any accounts that were joint or...

Can an adult child establish guardianship over their fathers estate?

Your father being in prison is not a legal incapacity that would warrant your becoming his guardian or conservator. If he has other problems and...

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I signed a contract this morning. I would like to know if I have a period of time that I can back out of said contract.

It is unclear from your facts whether or not your situation falls into one of the categories of contracts which provide for a cancellation period....

Can (or should) my mother avoid probate?

Your mother should not go through ANY kind of probate process. There is a procedure for accessing the account by using an Affidavit form. This...

Can the nursing home take my mother's house if it has been in my brother's name since 1994

More information is needed before being able to give you any definitive answer. Having said that, if your mother placed the home in your...

My mom has dementia and is in assisted living. What do I need to take care of finances & assets?

The answer depends on your mother's condition and the nature of her assets. If her assets are jointly held, then you likely would already have...

Can credit card file judgement on insolvent estate?

I would need additional information to adequately answer your question. What is there for your brother to "buy out?" That suggests there are some...