How to be appointed power of attorney over finances?

There should be nothing stopping you from obtaining a power of attorney, other than the logistics given the covid situation. You do not become...

A person is only liable for the debt of another person if s/he signed something agreeing to be financially responsible. If it is clear that he...

Yes, you need an elder law attorney in your state. There is a window of opportunity for this type of planning. If you let the window close, then...

This is called the right of sepulcher. The statute specifically states who gets the first, second, third, etc. right to choose. Unfortunately,...

Trusts are very flexible documents; that is one of the reasons they are so popular. However, sometimes our parents think they can control us after...

Go to this web address https://www.iowacourts.state.ia.us/ESAWebApp/DefaultFrame Select Trial Search on the top right. Put the last name of the...

There is not enough information in your post to know whether or not the notarized documents have any effect. By default, his daughter is the...

Your grandfather cannot expect you to control anything unless he gave you some authority. If your grandfather made other people beneficiaries of...

People are allowed to give gifts, so you have a bit of a challenge to prove that your mother did not intend to make a gift of real estate to your...

Am I responsible for my estranged father?

A person is not responsible for another person's debt unless you have somehow obligated yourself by signing something or owning joint resources.