As long as your mother has capacity, she can revoke her existing POA and sign a new one. Since it sounds like this is likely to be contested, I...

You are not responsible for the faulty equipment. You are responsible for the water and sewer usage you used. It *sounds like* what essentially has...

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What can we do if a landlord is late (>30days) in returning our security deposit?

Your summary is a bit difficult to follow. It sounds like you received your checks. The landlord has 30 days from the date of your providing the...

If I have a lease provision for late fees, and I pay the rent due but not the late fees, can late fees continue to accrue?

I agree with Mr. Weinman. The lease should give you the answer. If it is not clear from the lease, then I would argue that he is not entitled to...

Does a general power of attorney have the decision making responsability for making funeral arrangments ??

I agree with my colleagues. More information is really needed, however. Are you also named as personal representative, upon this person's death? If...

Multiple non-spouse Beneficiaries of IRA

The biggest pro is that the trust can deal with special situations like your child's spending problems. The biggest con is that, unless the trust...

Is a purchase order issued to our company by another company a legally binding contract that we have to fulfill?

It is possible, but I would argue that you do not have a contract. I would say that the purchase order represents an offer on the part of the...

Inherited a home in OR which I know own with 2 other psychotic siblings. Can I force a sale living in CO?

I agree with my colleagues. You are looking for an attorney who can assist you with a "partition action." Hopefully, your siblings will agree to...

In MI, with an intestate decedent, the spouse gets to keep $21K homestead, $25K family, $14K property plus $60K vehicles?

The vehicles are a separate calculation. In addition to the exemptions and allowances, the intestate share of the spouse would be the first $200k...

What can do I do as a beneficiary if I successfully remove a negligent executor and find out he withdrew the Estate's funds?

Ask the court to order him to account for and return the funds. This probably should have been done as part of the removal process. James Frederick