I have a relative in Togo lome west Africa who wishes to transfer a large sum of money into my account in America the holding

This makes no real sense. Anyone can transfer money to anyone else through banking channels. A power of attorney is not needed unless someone ELSE...

Is there any difference between the legality of Power of Attorney forms purchased online and one drawn up by a lawyer?

I agree with the other answers but please appreciate -- being penny wise and pound foolish is NEVER a good idea. The VALUE you will get from...

Am I responsible to pay a full month's rent if I gave my 30 day notice before?

The answer depends on the terms of your lease and will not necessarily differ in any one state. Do you have a month to month lease? You can't...

My landlord suddenly decided to increase my rent by 25%. Can they do that? What can I do? I am a helpless unemployed student

A month to month lease can be changed usually given one month's notice. Yes, the owner of the property gets to set the rental rate, and unless you...

Can I be fined for rental company not fixing property?

Something doesn't ring true here ... however, you have to defend yourself -- because you can't make the changes required does not mean you can...

My daughter went to probate court and has custody of her son. Her x fiancé lied many times on the stand and was even caught by

Yes lying under oath is perjury and is criminal. The discretion to charge perjury however, is with the prosecuting attorney. Bring the case to his...

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My father passed away- he had been married 32 years (not to my mom) he set up several transfer on death accounts -brokerage

Did your father consult with an attorney about this? The PROBLEM people often have is that they think attorneys are 'expensive' and they just want...

My father passed away ,lived in the state of washington.He kept most of his accounts separate from his wife for their entire

Was there a prenup? Some other sort of agreement concerning this? The problem here is that Washington IS a community property state -- and that...

My grandmother left me and my brother and sister money when she passed.

This depends on how the money was 'left' to you. In a will? -- You need to go through probate. As a beneficiary? -- you need to file the claim. ...

Can anyone read and excecute a will without the person being dead yet and without being given the authority by a court?

Short answer to your specific question: no. You have to be deceased before your estate can be probated, and a court has to appoint the Personal...