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My father had a will made up while living in the state of wv he then moved to florida and recently passed away .

James's answer | Answered on April 22, 2013

I agree with Attorney Shultz. The old Will would still be THE Will, under these facts. James Frederick

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Stroke patient,decisional capacity in? Lawyer signed change of poa, are the docs legal ?

James's answer | Answered on April 22, 2013

I do not know what you mean by lawyer "not absolutely confirming capacity." Patients who are on meds and have a level of dementia are sometimes "in...

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Does a power of attorney overrules a court order?

James's answer | Answered on April 22, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. You need to see an attorney at once. The practical problem you have is that your daughter is now in Texas. You may...

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My husband is starting to forget things & we thought that I should get a power of attorney to avoid problems later on. How to do

James's answer | Answered on April 22, 2013

You are very wise to be taking care of this, at this time. Any estate planning attorney should be able to assist you with this. This should be done...

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How do I give my husband power of attorney for 3 weeks while I am out of country? We are selling our house in Fl.

James's answer | Answered on April 22, 2013

I agree with my colleagues, and particularly Mr. Taylor. You may want to check with the title company, first, to see if they have a form they would...

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How, do I take over personal affairs for someone unable to?

James's answer | Answered on April 22, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. You may be able to set aside the vehicle transfer, if that is in your mother's best interest, based on the doctors'...

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I have a friend that lives in Sherwood, MI and would like to know her rights as the owner never contacted her over a 3 yr period

James's answer | Answered on April 22, 2013

Your question is not clear. The owner never contacted her about what? What rights are you referring to? Is the owner asking her to leave? What are...

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I recently moved in a house and I havent signed a lease, because the water pressure in all the sinks and tubs are low

James's answer | Answered on April 22, 2013

If you have not signed a lease, then your tenancy is month to month. I would inform him you are vacating the premises, unless the plumbing problem...

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Is it legal for a hotel house keeper to enter my hotel room with a don't disturb sign on the door and let someone else in?

James's answer | Answered on April 22, 2013

This is not a landlord tenant question. It could be a criminal question. I doubt you will have any cause of action against the housekeeper, at all,...

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My Dad has been put in a home to be cared for. His wife has the power of attorney and will not let us see him or call him. He is

James's answer | Answered on April 22, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. You might also check with the social worker or ombudsman at the facility to see if there are other options. If your...

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My father had a will made up while living in the state of wv he then moved to florida and recently passed away .

Stroke patient,decisional capacity in? Lawyer signed change of poa, are the docs legal ?

Does a power of attorney overrules a court order?

My husband is starting to forget things & we thought that I should get a power of attorney to avoid problems later on. How to do

How do I give my husband power of attorney for 3 weeks while I am out of country? We are selling our house in Fl.

How, do I take over personal affairs for someone unable to?

I have a friend that lives in Sherwood, MI and would like to know her rights as the owner never contacted her over a 3 yr period

I recently moved in a house and I havent signed a lease, because the water pressure in all the sinks and tubs are low

Is it legal for a hotel house keeper to enter my hotel room with a don't disturb sign on the door and let someone else in?

My Dad has been put in a home to be cared for. His wife has the power of attorney and will not let us see him or call him. He is