When you say, "A lawyer has previously said nothing could be done cause she was power of attorney," I become concerned. As my colleagues have...

My 92 year old mother was recently deemed a "protected person". Is there any way a person can undo that ruling?

The only way to answer this question is to review the paperwork. As my colleagues have said, it depends upon who is doing the "deeming." If it is...

How do I get a voluntary notarized temporary guardianship terminated?

You are misusing the term "guardianship." Only the district court can grant a guardianship and you indicate that this matter never went before the...

How can I protect my brother from having a pregnant girl come after his assets once the baby is born or further down the road?

Unless he is successful in challenging paternity, he is going to be responsible for child support for at least the next 18 years. If he doesn't...

Limits to power of attorney, life estate trustee, etc.

The trustee only handles matters relative to trust assets. The attorney-in-fact can only handle matters for which he or she is authorized under the...

In probate without a will can her friends give written statement signed and notarized in what the deased wanted done.

The only one who could have written her Will is the deceased. If a court were to order distribution based upon what the deceased's friends wrote...

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AFTER GEORGIA POWER KNOWINGLY SHUT THE ELECTRIC OFF ON MY 87 YEAR OLD FATHER!!! IN HOSPICE CARE, ON OXYGEN.

If they have already turned off the power then you have an emergency situation which might warrent contacting Adult Protective Services. You just...

My parents feel they don't need a will, because they both have joint ownership on all their assets.

If your parents die without a Will than the legislature has already decided who will inherit from them. As an only child, most likely that will be...

Father is 84, has monetary assets, need to know what type of trust to setup.

Getting A&A from the VA can be as complicated as Medicaid planning. Neither is an area of the law that lends itself to a DIY approach. Some of the...