I was just put at DPOA by the social worker on my moms hospice case does it override an existing POA?

Who has the say so in this matter? The person your mom trusted to make decisions on her behalf. And what legal rights do I have to spend as much...

Can my father sue my sister to get my elderly father's money back?

You should consult with an attorney, but when the only thing in writing says that the money was a gift and when the Statute of Frauds (which...

Elder financial abuse - can I be held liable?

I'd call Adult Protective Services and speak with one of their investigators. Let them know what is going on so that if/when dad does complain, at...

Under what circumstances can you lose if you file a partition to sell a house?

It takes time and money to force the sale, but other than that, the house sells for market value and you get your share of the proceeds.

Can someone who voluntarily agreed to have their parental rights terminated change their mind after they signed?

Once court orders have been entered, whether contested or not, those orders can only be revised or removed by further order of the court. And that...

Why are relatives who are not named in a decedents will sent a waiver of their right to be executrix?

Because they're "interested parties." And probate is a public process. It has been well said that probate is the lawsuit you file against yourself...

Do I have any rights to my mother's house or other.

You need to consult with an elder law attorney. You have options that are dependent on state law, but without the paperwork, you may lose out...

How do I take my mom off from being my guarantor and power of attorney?

If he's competent, he can revoke the power of attorney, but if mother has authority through the probate court, you have to go back to the court to...

Vermont (I believe) has a lien law, so the house will have a lien on it which the ladybird deed will not affect. You need to speak with a VT elder...

Siblings live in house and mother passed away middle January the house is in living trust how much notice to give to pay rent?

If you're the trustee, the first thing to do is serve them with a Notice of Termination of Tenancy and Notice to Quit. That should concentrate...