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My Father is 73 years old do i need to get power of attorney or gaurdingship over him and can i be held responsable for debts.

Sally's answer | Answered on April 29, 2015

A power of attorney can only be executed if someone has the legal capacity to do so. If they do not, then a guardianship or conservatorship would...

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What can I do about this, if anything?

Sally's answer | Answered on April 29, 2015

This sounds like financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult. Perhaps conservatorship proceedings are in order. You should consult with an...

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My daughter died unmarried and intestate. How do I obtain the right to examine and/or close accounts and other documents?

Sally's answer | Answered on April 29, 2015

This must be a painful and frustrating time for you. Unfortunately the power of attorney does not survive the principal. You will need to open a...

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In San Jose, Ca how long is the statute of limitations on closing part B of a trust?

Sally's answer | Answered on April 29, 2015

We do not have anything called a "part B" in Michigan. Could you please explain what that legal term means?

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My brother's lawyer is trying to mediate a dispute about my disclaimer. He says in NJ case law the "sunset clause" of the trust

Sally's answer | Answered on April 29, 2015

Without seeing the documents it would impossible to answer this question. I hope that you are working with a probate attorney who can look at all...

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Educational deed of trust recored did the transfers of the properties fail ??

Sally's answer | Answered on April 29, 2015

I am not familiar with an "educational deed", can you please explain what that term means?

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Cost to get guardianship for senior citizen

Sally's answer | Answered on April 28, 2015

It really depends. In Michigan an uncontested guardianship usually costs around $2500 but that depends on a lot of different factors, including...

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I just got served on unpaid medical bills that medicaid claims they legally agreed to suck up in accepting the medicaid amount

Sally's answer | Answered on April 28, 2015

Are you sure there wasn't an agreement you signed with the medical provider that says you will be responsible for anything not paid by Medicaid?...

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Can an older adult without adequate care refuse skilled nursing home is she is mentally competent to make her own decisions?

Sally's answer | Answered on April 28, 2015

I think you would have to petition for guardian based on the examples you give that she is not properly managing her care.

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Could mother get charged with child abandonment?

Sally's answer | Answered on April 28, 2015

I'm not sure of the facts that you present. Left with Mom's sister or the 16 year old's sister? Who is with the abusive husband? If she left the...

Sally D. Babbitt's Answers (176)

My Father is 73 years old do i need to get power of attorney or gaurdingship over him and can i be held responsable for debts.

What can I do about this, if anything?

My daughter died unmarried and intestate. How do I obtain the right to examine and/or close accounts and other documents?

In San Jose, Ca how long is the statute of limitations on closing part B of a trust?

My brother's lawyer is trying to mediate a dispute about my disclaimer. He says in NJ case law the "sunset clause" of the trust

Educational deed of trust recored did the transfers of the properties fail ??

Cost to get guardianship for senior citizen

I just got served on unpaid medical bills that medicaid claims they legally agreed to suck up in accepting the medicaid amount

Can an older adult without adequate care refuse skilled nursing home is she is mentally competent to make her own decisions?

Could mother get charged with child abandonment?