Is a will signed by someone with dementia valid if I did not have him declared incompetent by the court??

If indeed he was not capable of making a testamentary disposition, the Will and any other documents can be challenged, but nothing is 'automatic'. ...

Do I need to have a lawyer draw up my will if 1. I live in Arizona and 2.everything is equally divided between my two daughters?

If you want to make such specific requests why are you resisting seeking legal advice? A lawyer can draft documents such as a will and PoAs that...

What is the implications when two people move to Michigan from another state he buys a house on land contract they get marrid?

I agree with Mr Frederick but I think your question revolves around the recently repealed 'dower' law in Michigan. It is NO LONGER THE CASE that...

In laws want power of attorney over husband, where does that leave me?

Your question sounds more like one for a marriage counselor than one for a lawyer. LEGALLY there isn't a 'problem' with his parents managing his...

Your mother is ill and your brother is using a PoA to help her. What exactly would make you think suing him would be appropriate. Unless you've...

If you are simply interested in insuring continuity of care should something happen to you nominating your sister and/or someone else as guardian...

Will a codicil be ok to use if I want to make an adjustment to my will?

I agree a new will is preferable. While you CAN do a codicil, seeing the 'change' can often lead to hard feelings and encourage challenges. Simply...

You can't 'take away' a healthcare power of attorney from a third person. You can only control your own agent. In that regard, IF YOUR BROTHER...

This all depends on what your mother's and step-father's wills say. They DID have wills, or some other estate planning system like a trust, right?...

What do I need to have written up to appoint guardianship of my children, in the event of my death?

The BEST way to do this is to seek the advice of a local estate planning attorney. Simply naming a guardian in a will may work, but there are...