I NEED SOME HELP.! I just found out my grandfather has petition guardianship of a minor and I have been appointed a GAL.

The Guardian Ad Litem will represent you in these court proceedings. They will meet with all of the interested parties (you, your mom,...

If my mother has to enter into a long term care facility, will all her savings and her home be taken from her ?

There is more information needed to properly answer this question and the answer can be very complicated. Depending on the circumstances it may be...

I agree that you should ask your sister when she plans to open the probate estate. When she does this, she will have to file a copy of the will. If...

How to change a DPOA if designee does not want to change it

If the husband is mentally competent, he can revoke the DPOA and complete a new DPOA appointing a new representative. He would then take those...

Can assets from joint accounts be recovered? Can joint accounts and ownership be legally nullified?

I believe that petitioning the probate court for a conservator and a guardian for your aunt would be the best path. The process of obtaining a...

My ex is allowing our 13 year old to decide when he can come and go from his house

If the lack of planning is becoming disruptive, you should insist on following your court ordered parenting time. Parenting time is between you and...

Non-custodial parent has not seen daughter in almost 2 years but still pays support. Can I reserve visitation?

If he ever does file your response to his motion would need to include proof of his mental illness and how that illness affects his ability to care...

Im 17 years old AND looking to live on my own how would I do that and what papers do I need ?

You would need to become an emancipated minor which you can do by filing with your local court. You will have to prove that you have been, and are...

Can a trust that's been amended be contested?

I agree that any trust can be contested, but not every trust contest can be won. There is a lot of information that is needed to determine how...

For Medical Guardianship for my father who in a skilled nursing facility in very poor health, what is the process and forms.

In order to obtain a Guardianship for your father in order to make medical decisions, you must petition the probate court to be appointed as his...