How can my husband get power of attorney for his mother, so that he can take care of her financial interests?

If your mother-in-law can't communicate, she can't tell anyone what her wishes are and whether she even wants your husband to be her...

How do I obtain a copy of the will without dealing with my stepmom?

Your fact summary does not disclose information that would be important in answering your question. How long were they married? Often when a couple...

Can a conservator of a limited conservatorship be paid? If so, can the money come from a special needs trust?

It generally takes a court order for a conservator to get paid. Whether the special needs trusts can pay you for the conservatorship services you...

Wills and trusts

We attorneys at AVVO would like to help, but need more information.

Can a sibling prevent a parent who has dementia from going into a nursing home if the other two siblings feel this is best.

If your mother was competent at the time she could execute a new Will which would have the effect of revoking the lost Will. In it she could give...

Does this qualify as elder abuse?

These are signs that MAY indicate elder abuse. As attorney-in-fact under your mother's POA your sister is supposed to take action in your mother's...

Medicaid Recovery

Attorney Friedman is giving you good advice when he tells you to consult with a seasoned elder law attorney experienced in Medicaid planning. While...

If father has some dementia but agrees to change POA to another adult child will this have to go through the courts?

The question isn't whether he has dementia, but rather to what degree has it progressed. One can be diagnosed with dementia and still have the...

I concur with Attorney Tate Davis' advice on getting a second opinion and would add that as a practical matter, since the NH is refusing to honor...

I'm going to confront the person who made claims she was the one who "rescued" my buddy and got her started on her medical care.

Why would you want to "confront" her? What do you expect to gain? How do you expect is this is going to benefit your buddy?