How was my dad's granddaughter able to get temp guardianship when I have legal and med poa?

Guardianship of the person trumps a medical power of attorney. Guardianship of the estate trumps a durable [financial] power of attorney. A...

Does a POA give the person the right to commit a person with Alzheimer's to a geriatric psych unit?

No. Other than the person himself, only a guardian of his person can decide where he will live and even a guardian can only take him for an...

How do you split asbestosis checks between 3 siblings after dad died. He had a claim and lives in Texas

You may want to talk to a local probate lawyer about filing an Affidavit of Small Estate or an Application for Determination of Heirship and...

If there is no designated beneficiary, ask USAA whether it would accept a judges Order admitting an Affidavit of Small Estate.

401k Without a Named Beneficiary

A 401k passes to the surviving spouse unless, during the marriage, the spouse informs the plan administrator that she waivers her right.

I am managing conservator for my 13 year old will I still need consent for passport?

You will want his consent. Being a managing conservator is insufficient.

How does probate work when there's little to no money in estate to pay for huge medical bills? (Husband dies without a will.)

Please note that the bills are owed by the estate, not by the heirs.

Start by contacting adult protective services. Then talk with an elder law attorney near you about how your mother can revoke the POA, recover...

Is it possible to set up a will with crypto keys that nobody can see until I die?

Your Will must give the executor authority. You must keep the crypto keys in a separate location, findable and accessible by the executor. There...

How do u find out if it was a trust left for you

If you were a beneficiary, the trustee should have given you an annual accounting beginning when you were 25. Perhaps there was not enough in the...