Alright I am a soon to be single mother, and I am having concerns regarding if my childs father will get custody.

An odd question to post on AVVO from someone who "will be finishing getting (her) law degree." Since more is involved in child custody cases than...

I have power of attorney over my disabled daughter have taken care of her thru social security checks but not kept any receipts

From my experience Social Security neither cares nor considers whether you have a POA or guardianship. You should seek appointment through SSA as...

Can I give a lawyer power of attorney to...

There shouldn't be any prohibition on your part to giving an attorney your POA, but depending upon the circumstances the attorney may have ethical...

What type attorney do i need. brothers put mother in nursing home, lied about income and properties took approx $1,000,000 of

This really isn't a nursing home abuse question so I have changed the practice area to elder law. You could report the matter to Adult Protective...

My mother whom I cared for and my dad as well. Je suffered from dementia and when my mother was hospitalized for a serious infec

You need to sit down with a local elder law attorney with whom you can discuss your concerns and define the issues. Use the AVVO Find a Lawyer...

You are presenting multiple issues in your question that can not be answered without more information. You need to schedule an appointment with an...

What is the legal status of a will when the person sells property, moves and remarries?

Tony is right, your husband couldn't give away under his Will what he doesn't hold in his probate estate and the life insurance naming you as...

My brother wanted me to be his POA plus the deed to the house. He couldn't sign the paper so the lawyer signed it.

I agree with Attorney Hawkins and would add that when the client can't sign, we like to determine whether they are capable of signing by making...

Could medical benefits be stopped for an incapacitated person if the will states that a trust fund be placed?

I would only add to the responses already given that if you are concerned about maintaining benefits through a means tested program like Medicaid...

Do I need an estate lawyer

There is much more information that is needed to advise you. Why is grandma in the hospital? What is her prognosis? Do you expect her to live? Will...