Is it legal for some to have someone diagnosed with Alzheimer's and Parkinson Disease sign a POA four months before they died?

Yes, this is legal. The question is not whether someone had any particular diagnosis or not. The issue is whether or not they had the capacity to...

Grantor is incompetent co--trustee with grantor..poa and patient advocate as well Contingent beneficiaries are demanding info

Normally, the trust has a provision for this kind of situation. In most cases, there is no requirement to share ANY information with anyone else,...

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If I have a Durable Power of Attorney Can I actually sign the person's name?

I agree with my colleagues. The POA gives you the authority to act as agent for the person. You do not "become" that person, though, and you should...

Do the beneficiaries of a trust have a legal right to see or have a copy of the trust in Michigan.

Unless the sister with the POA is also the Successor Trustee, she has no authority to do anything, at this point. Her powers terminated upon the...

Quit claim deed subsequent to a Lady Bird Deed

Yes. I usually reference the prior deed and the fact that an enhanced life estate was reserved by prior deed. The words "fee simple" are not...

How can I see my father's will who recently passed? How do I know it is legit?

If there are any assets that need to pass through probate, then you will receive a copy of the Will and have a chance to contest it. If there are...

MY HUSBAND DIED AND LEFT A SMALL STOCK ACCOUNT WITHOUT NAMING A BENEFICIARY. . DOES IT AUTOMATICALLY PASS TO ME/ WE LIVE IN MI

It is not automatic, but depending on the amount involved, it may be relatively easy for you to claim it. As long as the value is less than $23k,...

Can a beneficiary of a trust claim a property as a principle resident (homestead)? Real Estate, Estate Planning

A beneficiary of a trust CAN qualify for the personal residence exemption, as long as they use the property as their principal residence. See...

What is the difference between having a distribution of an estate to me as a person vs me as the personal representative?

I am not sure that I follow the meaning of your question. As personal rep. you are acting on behalf of the estate. That estate, after payment of...

I purchased a vehicle for $5000 paid in full, but seller refuses to give me the title. What do I do?

In addition to what my colleagues have said, you probably would have a good small claims action against her, if she continues to refuse. But you...