It depends on what the "durable power of attorney" actually says. If the document states that you have the authority, then you have the authority,...

Can a lawyer with power of attorney be also the durable attorney?

The document: "Durable Power of Attorney" is how you give authority to someone else to make those mental and physical issue decisions. And that...

How do I get out from under this co-signing mistake?

This is why you never co-sign for anything you wouldn't just give as a freely given gift. 75% of co-signed loans go bad.

What if the house has been damaged and no ins. Kept on it. the executor took all monies out of accounts and won't probate.?

Start calling around... I bet you'll be able to find an attorney willing to help out if you call enough. Don't be discouraged, keep at it. You do...

My husband's aunt is in end of life stage. She wants to give everything to him (her only next of kin). Is this allowed?

Consult with a local elder law attorney to help plan for the rest of aunt's life and the transition of assets to your husband. This whole area is...

What was a lawyer in Tenessee thinking when she created an Irrevocable Trust with an adoptive son of a 103year old gentleman and

Consult with local elder law counsel. This situation sounds terrible and may well be as terrible as it sounds.

I am 63 and in an assisted living. I have an IRA. I live in Orlando,Fl. can the facility take my IRA? I am on disability.

Depends on the state. Michigan will count the IRA against you; Pennsylvania (so I'm told) will not. Other states mileage may vary. Consult with...

No bank or mortgage company want your folks' house or to go through the collection process. They'd really rather get the money. But they can't...

A homeowner's insurance company is ordering my 90 year old dad who has 7 years of dementia to court?

I think it's the neighbor's insurance company suing the dad, because the insurance company paid their insured's claim, but because it was dad's...

Should Suide Non related Individuals for Emotional Distres personal injury, Bodily Harm wrongfully death of a person .

This is one of those "law school exam" questions... so many issues! so much depending on the facts! so much confusion in the way it's expressed!...