Do I download a Power Of Attorney Form for the state she resides in (MA), or for FL?

As long as your mother is a resident of MA, she should have a POA that complies with MA law. And, don't download it. She should engage an estate...

The officer suggested I pursue the matter not in criminal court

You need to revoke the power of attorney in writing. Once you have signed the revocation, you need to get a copy into your son's hands and you...

There are only two types of "temporary guardianship" in FL. One is Emergency Temporary Guardianship (ETG). Appointment as ETG is good for no more...

Should I file a lawsuit regarding my claim against the estate?

Once you file a claim in the probate case and the Personal Representative (Florida's term for "executor", often shortened to "PR") files an...

What are the steps that must be taken to settle the estate? She had a retirement, CD and checking account.

Generally speaking, financial institutions will not discuss anything about an account except to the authorized person, i.e., the account holder or...

Should I contact her attorney and ask if she is using a pre-divorce or a post-divorce Will and mention decedent's statement?

Unless you were named as a beneficiary in either will, you do not really have any say in what is going on and the ex-wife's attorney may or may not...

Family matter

if I understand your question, your father, who is living and has Alzheimer's, was married to your stepmother until her death. Your stepmother's...

MY SISTER HAS POWER OF ATTORNEY WITH MY PARENTS WILL. BOTH MY SISTERS HAVE HOMES. THEY WERE GOING TO GIVE ME MY PARENTS CONDO,

First, are you asking a question about the power of attorney or about your parents' estates. Totally different answers. The power of attorney is...

Is this realistic? How do I find someone that can give me free or low cost consultation and then help me move forward?

Check the trust document. Chances are there is a clause in it that allows the trustee to terminate the trust if the value of the trust property...

What happens if all required parties aren't served an emergency guardianship petition?

I agree with Ms. Johnson to the extent that failure to serve notice of a petition to appoint a a guardian (in general) on required persons can...