My father-in-law, passed away in February 2012, my brother-in-law who is executor has done nothing to settle the estate.

If your brother-in-law is indeed the executor, he will have been appointed by the court in a probate action. He just doesn't become executor...

My father passed away in his car parked out front of the hospital after an appointment. He went unnoticed approx. 6-8 hrs.

This really isn't a probate question. It deals with a personal injury/wrongful death claim. To get your question before the right type of attorney,...

Can anything be legally done about adult children borrowing a large amount of money from elderly parents and not paying it back

Without a written agreement it would be hard, but not impossible, to argue that this is anything other than a gift. That said, it might be possible...

You asked if you could sue "them" or APS. While I don't practice in California, in most states it is against the law to file a false report with...

My brothers have POA over health and financial matters for my mother with Alzheimers and sisters suspect abuse of these powers.

You have plenty to be concerned about. Elder abuse or neglect should be reported to Adult Protective Services. They will investigate and may take...

A quick look at the deed would answer most of your questions. Contact a probate attorney. While you may not have much money, many attorneys do not...

I would like to know if I can rescind a resignation letter in reference to a POA for an elder friend.

In POAs there is no such thing as a "King's X." Acting as attorney-in-fact under a POA after you have resigned puts you in a position of commiting...

Springing Power of Attorney not honored in a reverse mortgage in CA. What is my recourse with mortgage company.

POAs are not always accepted. A lot depends upon the language contained in the document, but in this case it sounds like someone at the mortgage...

You did not say whether your brother is identified as successor attorney-in-fact or agent under the POA. The simple solution would be to present...

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My husband has been named in his step-father's will as executor. Does this also give him the Power of Attorney?

If your husband's stepfather lacks capacity then he can't give your husband his power of attorney, and the Will won't take effect until after he...