I believe my dad left not only a will but a trust, how can I verify if there is a trust?

Typically where a person does a trust, a will is done at the same time, known as a pourover will, and done by the same attorney. If you are a...

How can you voild or go around a power of attorney?

Probably answer is you can't. Unless one of two things is present. If the POA was obtained by undue influence or while your aunt was not...

Written agreement with Mother outlining compensation for elder care

Whether the agreement is valid, as has been indicated, may need to be reviewed by an elder law attorney. Medicaid generally requires that where a...

Does a durable power of attorney give a person the right to change an executor on someone's will?

Under Colorado law, an agent under power of attorney would not have the right to change the terms of a person's will, including not having the...

Does a power of attorney make me responsible for someone's outstanding debts?

no. A power of attorney authorizes you to act for the person. But, it does not commit you to paying their debts.

My daughter is homeless due to her heroen abuse and I believe she is bi-polar which is causing her not to be able to stay sober.

If she is an adult, you cannot do this without a mental health or guardianship proceeding. The only thing the police can do is perform a welfare...

I told tenant,who does not pay rent that we plan to sell the house so to please find another place. How do I go about evicting

You should contact an evictions attorney. If you were an experienced landlord you might be able to do this yourself, but if not, contact an...

Who is responsible for the probate bill? Is it the executor of the will?

The executor pays the bills either with estate funds, or gets reimbursed by the estate. He cannot live in the property and pay the mortgage simply...

Do I need to prepare a trust accounting?

YOu need to do the accounting. Waiving the accounting is only the waving of a requirement for an annual accounting. When beneficiaries demand an...

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My step brother is the eldest and has power of atty over our parents......does his wife have the same rights of poa?

No. Only the person named in the power of attorney has the authority. Being married to the agent does not give the spouse status as an agent.