How to overturn a power of attorney?

In most states, a power of attorney is revocable by the person who wrote it. If your mother is mentally capable, she can revoke the power of...

How do i get appointed as a personal representative after a persons death no will.

Dear Tia, You have a couple of issues here. First, the Retirement Board will send the money to your grandfather's ex wife because she is the...

I have legal guardianship and I want to know how to appoint someone else as the guardian if something happened to me?

When dealing with the Guardianship of a minor, you have the option of naming a successor guardian in your will. However, because the parents have...

Mom's second husband died. Their finances are not co-mingled. I'm her POA. Do I need a copy of his death certificate?

You need a copy of his death certificate only if you need to access any of their accounts. Also, you should determine if she is allowed to claim a...

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Trying to determine if it is legal to pay a sibling for care of a mom who has dementia instead of paying a long term care org.

There are many more issues than just the tax question. There are also issues with licensing in some states as a health care provider, as well as...

After much disapproval, my 84 yr old mother-in-law decided to stay in our back yard in an old run-down trailer.

I agree with Marilyn on her answers. I am the caregiver for my mother, who is 95. As an elder law attorney, I can tell you that your mother is...

Mom set up a "trust" for me in the event of death so that I can okay I have dementia, will the 2nd ben.? take charge of trust?

In Colorado, where I practice, the appointment of the trustee depends on the contents of the trust agreement. There are very specific requirements...

Mom retired with a 401k (approx $60k). Dad retired 2002 due to a disability with no savings. Is he not elig due to her assets

You need to know what the "eligible funds" are into which the planner put the funds. You also need to know if Mom put Dad on the account as a...

Elder w/POA and vacation expenses?

Many families are in your situation. You should congratulate yourself for taking the time and the energy to include your mom in all of the family...

How long before I should apply for Medicaid for my husband in a nursing home?

You should contact an elder lawyer immediately. There may be some instances in which you could apply immediately. You do not have to spend down...