How do I know if a will is legit? It's a piece of paper with my Mothers signature, That she is leaving everything to my brother.

Something fishy is going on here. NY does NOT recognize holographic wills except under VERY limited conditions (is there *any* other than an active...

SOME states have 'increased' the power of a Medical agent to include finalizing funeral arrangements so while IN GENERAL PoAs end at death, there...

You've asked this question before with slightly less detail. The point remains, she needs to seek local legal help. The bank won't generally...

My mother and I took her durable power to the bank and they refused to recognize it

There clearly is more going on here than you are aware of! Banks don't just 'refuse' to allow people access to their own money. Your Mom needs to...

My husband had durable poa in on his dad. His dads family and attorney are saying he mismanaged things.

If your husband is being charged with mismanagement, and mistreating dad, he needs an attorney to review the situation to determine how to respond....

My boyfriend's mom passed away and trying to figure out to responsible for the funeral cost?

I agree -- the paperwork which needs to be read in its entirety before offering an opinion -- controls here. Seek local legal representation. If...

While it is impossible to say for sure, if ALL he can do 'follow commands' chances are he is not competent. He needs to be aware and able to make...

What document shall I bring to court I am representing my mother who is in the hospital ?

Unless you are a licensed attorney you cannot 'represent' someone else in Court. You need to hire an attorney to represent her, ASAP. You...

Does my father have options to change or modify his guardianship with my help?

I agree with Mr Frederick, and not to put too fine a point on it, if a guardian has been appointed, you can't do ANYTHING until the court is on...

The 'remedy' if someone doesn't act as agent is for your FATHER to revoke the PoA and create a new one. It is NOT the PoAs job to pay bills for...