Can someone give up their role as a health proxy if the patient is no longer able to make a decision for themself?

Unless the document specifically allows your wife to delegate her authority, then she can not transfer her authority under the power of attorney. ...

Can bank let brother nlaw. In safety deposit box before mom died and I am the daughter w/powerofattorney not him.

I agree with Ms. Walter, you need a probate lawyer to get your Mom's will filed for probate. Your POA is void once she passed away. You could...

I filed for guardianship of my father but didn’t sign papers and get them notarized, I believe he could sign the POA?

If your father has the capacity to understand the POA and your attorney agrees, then you could avoid the guardianship process. You could also have...

Can I sell property without one siblings signing.

Usually you will get a better price if you can sell the house rather than have it go to auction. You will need to work with the taxing authorities...

What type of a deed would we need to request to file/change/update prior warranty deed due to death of spouse?

yes, it does sound like you will need to go through the Probate process to clear title to your home. hopefully he had a signed original will. You...

yes, since you and your aunt are the remaining beneficiaries, then you would receive your mother's share. Unless it said your mother's share...

How do I keep my home?

a lot will depend on how the house is currently titled? Did your Mom have will and was it probated? If she was part owner and If her will left her...

Why should a lawyer ask me for my social security?

He might need it to verify her descendants identity. I would verify with the lawyers office before sending it

this discovery rule set limits and rules on discovery once the lawsuit is filed. It could apply to your case if your stepson as filed suit, and if...

Can I send a lawyer a demand letter for damages before I try to sue him for damages?

looks like you have already litigated this issue and entered a settlement agreement. Your grandmother had no duty to leave anything to your father...