My my mother has dementia I question is with her unable to make a power of attorney or a medical power of attorney?

This question has been asked several times and the answer from attorneys remains the same. Ms. Kludt's response is important because it illustrates...

Mr. Wallace's answer is excellent! If Lucille died before her daughter, then her daughter's heirs need to be determined as described by Mr....

You will need legal assistance to pursue a guardianship. Under Texas law, you can not file for guardianship without an attorney. The attorney must...

I'm trying to see about a medical and financial power of attorney for my mother who has dementia and is no longer sound of mine?

If your mother is incapacitated due to the dementia, she no longer has the ability to sign a medical and financial power of attorney. Someone may...

I changed the practice area to Elder Law so that you may get more responses. These types of Medicaid questions are best suited for an attorney who...

The insurance company is likely requesting Letters of Guardianship of the Estate. Parents are not able to manage a minors estate simply by being a...

Once all bills are finalized, what is required of executor in TX to close estate?

As Mr. Perrier stated, the answer depends on whether this was an independent or dependent administration of the estate. In an independent...

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Only a living person can file bankruptcy. The bills and debts of a deceased person are handled through the probate process.

Incompetent person?

If a person did not do any incapacity planning, such as appointing an agent under a Durable Power of Attorney or creating a trust, then a...

Can a legal Will written by a Real Estate lawyer be probated in the state of Texas after four or more years after death.

A valid will may be admitted to probate as a muniment of title after four years, if the applicant shows he/she was not in default for failing to...