I believe you are confusing various legal terms which though related have different meanings. First, competency is a legal issue not a medical one....

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Does gifting/quick deeding "count" if filing information was partly wrong? How can we fix?

The deed you described does not transfer the farm as it does not correctly describe the property to be transferred which is an essential element of...

The Executor of the Estate is entitled to all relevant records of the deceased and the Probate Court will enforce this right should your sister not...

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The three sisters should sit down with an Elder Law or Estate planning attorney to review the terms as well as the purpose of the irrevocable...

Contingency fees while uncommon in probate are allowable in certain circumstances. The concept of contingency fee is based upon a percentage of...

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I am writing a hand written will to be notarized and witnessed i have no assets other than my plays and books zilch ,nothing. it

In addition to the answers already provided, having an Attorney prepare your Will can frequently save you money. One of the provisions frequently...

If I understand your question, you want to obtain a legal separation from your husband so that he is not liable for your medical bills; however I...

Medicaid was reimbursed from sale of house, but has not made us spend down rest of proceeds.

You are required to notify the Medicaid caseworker and the Department of Human Services of the sale of the property within 10 days of the closing. ...

A daughter named in our father's will is deceased, what are the legal issues?

The terms of your father's Last Will and Testament will be interpreted by the Court to determine whether the deceased daughter's share goes to her...

Fuduciary duty not being performed

While the elderly woman initially agreed to appointment of one of the children to act as Executor she can subsequently Petition the Court to have...