This is not the way it works. The nursing home does not "lay claim" to assets. The nursing home provides a place to live and care in exchange for...

Do I need to continue paying bills with Power of Attorney?

You cannot help your father if he is not willing to get help. Trying to do so will only drag you into his dysfunction. You are able to act under...

Durable power of attorney vs. spouse

I agree with Mr. Phillips. A POA grants the legal authority to act for another person. Without it, someone *MAY* allow a spouse or next of kin to...

Please clarify the purpose of multiple appraisals in a partition lawsuit.

The point is to try to arrive at a fair price. The problem is that value is a subjective thing, as you have seen. The judge decides which value is...

What is the first thing to do (administration-wise), now that my dad passed away?

I would strongly advise you to meet with a probate attorney as soon as possible. The attorney can go through the NC probate process with you and...

What can I do about my Father's will in the UK?

I am very sorry for your loss and the situation you now find yourself in. I see no alternative for you other than to hire a solicitor or barrister...

Final Outcome. My father died. My stepmother ran off with the entire estate. My sister and I as his kids have asked for a will.

You can try. And you may be able to force her to settle with you for "nuisance value." Otherwise, you have a very steep uphill battle. Even if...

As the executor of my mother's will, do I need to go to probate to sell her home and pay off the mortgage.

Yes, probate is normally required in a situation such as this. You have no legal authority to act as executor unless and until the probate court...

Can a family member contest the beneficiary of brokerage accounts?

If the brother proceeds with an action against you, then yes, you do need a lawyer. Otherwise, the funds will be released to you in 30 days. A...

I agree with Attorney Ashman. I would just add that it is not clear from your limited facts whether it is important that the state recognize the...

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