If your father is a co-owner of the home, Medicaid cannot force him to sell it or to move out. However, it can place a lien against the home and...

Generally, the guardian can only amend a child support order with the approval of the court. If the court approved the request to dismiss the...

What I have found works in similar situations is to file the original POA with the County Clerk, then present a certified copy of the registered...

What is your opinion of continuing with the attorney that I have now?

You don't say who made the mistake on the sales documents. If it was your father's current attorney, I recommend you check around for another one,...

So long as your power of attorney is valid under Texas law, a health care proxy in Louisiana will be able to act on your behalf. If, however, you...

These types of situations are always difficult at best, but the place to start is with an experienced elder law attorney. You need someone who is...

How do I prove my 76 year old father is mentally unstable and unable to care for himself and home?

The first and best answer is always to speak with an elder law attorney in your area. You can find an experienced attorney by going to the AVVO,...

How do I fill an power of attorney for a parent?

As noted above, if your parent lacks capacity, the parent cannot grant you power of attorney authority. Only a guardianship court can do so upon a...

Before you employ self-help, you need to confer with an experienced elder law attorney who can advise you of your rights. With your facts, it...

A fiduciary (agent under power of attorney, etc.,) is prohibited from misappropriating assets for his own purposes. Moving them into a joint...