How can I setup of a power of attorney for my mother?

That depends on how advanced the dementia is. You should see an elder law attorney, preferably with a letter from the doctor containing the...

My mother passed away in Nebraska. I live in Colorado, my bro in Nebraska. How do we claim the $20K in her savings account?

If the ONLY other assets is $20K in a savings account (no other assets, no real property) you can complete a JDF999, as the entire estate is under...

To be self proving you must comply with the self-proving requirements under Colorado law. That is, you need two witness and a notary. While the...

You need to file for guardianship (and likely conservatorship as well) with the Probate Court of Boulder County. While legally you can do this pro...

Newly appointed judge was the DA against my Husband's case yesterday and the judge today?

A judge cannot preside over a case in which he acted as prosecuting attorney. The case must be reassigned to another judge.

Question about a life estate where elderly parents sold their home

Because of the length of time that has passed Medicaid cannot penalize your parents for having executed a life estate deed and they can't come...

A power of attorney cannot be used to change a will for an incapacitated person.

Who claims child on taxes?

Your brother-in-law, as the personal representative of the estate, files the final individual income tax return for his deceased brother. He files...

Depends on state law. In most states yes. The judge cannot practice in the same judicial arena (in this case Municipal court is a different arena...

What is spelled out in your fee agreement. An attorney can charge for his paralegal's work effort, including administrative tasks.