While the person can file, the court will appoint someone to represent your mother so that she can oppose being put under guardianship. If the...

When minors live in the house, what happens to their belongings if parents die (blended family)?

Yes, you can specify in your Wills that the executor shall pack up and distribute to each child the items in her bedroom. Bear in mind that people...

It may seem unreasonable that your mother's body was embalmed while the family was, unbeknownst to the embalmer, considering using another funeral...

Do I have to reimburse my step sister for mortgage, taxes and insurance on our parents home she has lived? Since my father pass?

Hire a local probate attorney to file an Application for Determination of Heirship and Issuance of Letters of Administration. The division will...

Who do I talk to about a pension that was not distributed to an heir, due to a mistake on the bank’s end?

It may be the pension fund's rules, not those of Fidelity, which changed. Contact the plan administrator.

My 85 year old mom, is having her rent raised $200 per month, is that legal?

This depends on the lease and on local law governing the apartment complex.

How do I find out if my trust fund still exists ?

You can contact the bank. In most cases like yours, the trust money was spent long ago. A trustee is required to provide an annual accounting to...

What is the general timeline for attorney to go through probate of parents' will(s) in Dallas County, TX?

Please note that things are said to be backed up in Dallas County just now. Although your sister may have filed the Will for probate (which makes...

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There are two types of Power of Attorney. The agent under a Medical Power of Attorney speaks for the person when she cannot communicate. The...

Call APS. Your father should also consult an elder lawyer not only about his Will but about medical and durable powers of attorney and other...