You find it worthwhile to involve the attorney who drew up the documents, even if your father disparages that attorney. Frequently the problem is...

Depends on the caseload. My experience has been that when abuse is reported, APS responds quickly. I have to say that they do seem to respond most...

Lack of mental capacity is very difficult to prove because you have to show that your dad was always incapacitated. You can be sure that the...

You'll have to go through the usual eviction process. The problem is that your father, also a tenant, wants her to stay. Still, you have no...

Want to pass our house to my son from previous marriage?

This is a fairly common situation and (unfortunately) it is frequently "handled" by giving the spouse a life estate with remainder interest to the...

Most states allow an individual to expunge a single misdemeanor conviction. The process is strictly a matter of state law, so you'll need to speak...

Via an attorney my competent AT THE TIME mother made me her Durable POA: Can I now use her money to try to become her Guardian?

Why do you have to be guardian when you are already the patient advocate under the health care power of attorney? It sounds as though your mom,...

If u was not married and u split and the former partner holds ur personal belongings for ransom[e] is that legal in the state of [anywhere]?' No,...

How to get around this unfairness??

Most states have a small estate procedure that regular folks can figure out to get small amounts such as $200. If you can get the Transit Authority...

How can I contest a will I was told I was in when my sister-in-law now says she is the sole heir?

It is unfortunate but true that many people, mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, tell other people what those other people want to hear. The...