How might I get my mothers valuables out of a safe deposit box that my sister is holding hostage?

I am presuming that your mother had capacity both when she executed the POA naming your sister as agent and when she revoked to POA. Your sister...

Hi I am the executor of the estate for my dad after he passed away he has a house that is still under his name

I am assuming (from the way the facts and question were posed) that the estate is still in probate. You, being the PR, are responsible for...

What if?

An agent in a POA document can absolutely be given the power to evict persons from the property of the principal. You mother has no legal claim of...

What are our options for my father with dementia dividing his estate before his death?

You are asking if you can get better care for him by depleting his assets. I'm supposing you are attempting to get him qualified for Medicaid. ...

Living Trust - how is funding now different from funding on death (TOD - Transfer on Death)?

The subject and the body of your inquiry ask two different things. The subject speaks of TOD transfers, while the body speaks of transfer via...

A grantor trust (revocable or irrevocable) with homestead provisions should allow your house to maintain such protection. Speak with an...

Is what they are doing right with and estate?

The fact that your aunt had no will puts you in a tough spot, I fear. Her assets would pass by way of beneficiary designation or by way of the...

Capacity is not a light switch that gets flipped once and can never be flipped back. If the medical staff deemed your father to have capacity,...

Is it allowed for one heir to go into the deceased home(our father) and just start giving things to himself and his children

I agree with Mr. Shields. To make sure your rights are protected and everything is on the up-and-up, obtain the services of an experienced probate...

Yes, he can. But no, he should not! Unless he has top-notch long-term care insurance, he needs to be mindful of potential Medicaid divestment...