Trial level decisions by practically every tribunal and agency in the US of A can be challenged on appeal and reconsideration/retrial sought. That...

My elderly aunt is probably facing a guardianship proceeding. How can she be assisted?

This is really a proper question to direct to the attorney handling the matter. In general, though, anyone can be appointed by the probate court to...

Our mother died in California in 2004. Her husband did not file for probate or petition a court. Is it too late to challenge?

It's not too late to open a probate estate to investigate whether there were/are any assets solely in your mother's individual name. You need...

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My eldest daughter filed a petition that I was incompetent; she awarded guardian of minor child; how do I get my daughter?

As the parent of the child you are the natural guardian and the courts are generally reluctant to interfere... but now that there's guardianship...

Paternal grandmother obtained temp. guardianship can she deny maternal family visitation?

Now that there's a guardianship in place, the only way to sort out all the various claims and prerogatives of the parties is back through probate...

Can both my sister and I hold Power of Attorney for my dad?

Agree with Steve that you can both be attorney in fact for your dad for financial or health care matters, but in my experience that's often a...

The landlord has to serve you with a notice to quit/termination of tenancy and go through the usual eviction process... The landlord can say...

My granddaughter may be coming to live with me for a while. Her mother has offered me temporary custody. What does that entail?

It depends on what "a while" means... if you're talking days/weeks, then a delegation of parental authority through a power of attorney would work...

I am a 20 yr old single male currently employed with the U.S army, can i voluntarily obtain guardianship of my 12 yr old sister?

Guardianship is a court-ordered status that must go through the usual probate process... it takes more than 17 days, unfortunately. Most Army...

Agree with Steve that you need to consult with local probate counsel who won't be squeamish about going after brother...