Is a Durable POA sufficient to sign my parents joint 2016 tax return for a refund?

Generally speaking probate is NOT needed if the only reason you would otherwise need to do so is because one spouse has passed away. While you...

Can a medical creditor seize an asset that a deceased person shares a "tenants in common" with a living relative of the deceased

I am sorry to hear of your loss. I agree with the Mr Fredericks answer, but he doesn't specifically state that your father's creditors COULD...

This is not a 'black and white' case. Indeed a medical agent CAN deny someone visitation rights if the visit would not be in his best interest. (in...

Can I contest a TOD

While MOST attorneys will mention beneficiary designations I find it hard to believe a licensed attorney would tell a client that the will...

I concur, if he's admitted to a mental hospital, he likely can't sign a Power of Attorney, and you will need to seek guardianship to deal with...

Are the Power of Attorney forms you download from a website recognized?

There is no one 'form' that will work for every situation and in every state. No matter WHAT the website or stationary form says. It may be...

My friends wishes are different than the power attorney , what can I do?

YOU cannot do much. The person, if they are of sound mind can both control his own medical / rehab care and also replace the agent who is not doing...

How to know if me and my sister are entiled to my mother's share of her inheritance....

It is impossible to answer the question without seeing the document. A brief visit with a local lawyer will go a long way toward helping you...

Most states require two witnesses and the notary is 'optional' ... this depends on where you mother lived and what the requirements of that state...

What do I need to do to obtain power of attourny for my sister who is incarcerated and has been declaired insain.

This really depends on why she was declared 'incompetent to stand trial' ... if she is out of touch with reality enough however, this implies you...