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

An attorney-in-fact can't change someones Will but they can exert undue influence. The time to challenge the Will, however, doesn't arise until the...

Can children gain power of attorney for parents who have declared POA for each other and now can't care for themselves?

Unless their POAs appointed one of the children as successor attorney-in-fact, the children can't assume those powers. You would have to petition...

What steps should be taken when an elderly couple is no longer able to care for themselves? Do I contact Social Services...etc?

Attorney Pankowski has given good advice regarding this situation. This elderly couple may be engaged in self neglect or abuse which would be...

I live with and care for my elderly mother in her home. If she had to go to a nursing home, would they take our home away ?

You should consult in person with an elder law attorney experienced in doing Medicaid planning to see if you qualify for the caregiver child...

My brother is living free of charge with my disabled mom and refuses to get a job, he is a drug addict and alcoholic.

If you mother is competent, she has the right to give her money to whomever she wishes. That does not give your brother the right to take advantage...

What you describe sounds an awful lot like elder abuse and exploitation. You can report the matter to Adult Protective Services and may get a...

I ran into the Probate process and I think I may have done things out of order and I need clarification.

At this point you should gather all the paperwork up and take it to a probate attorney to review and give you advice. One problem with short form,...

Yes, they can, at their own expense. The heirs' attorney won't have the same degree of control over the estate that the estate's attorney will...

Am +65 years old getting medicaid ,if i die,will the medicaid put a lien on the house to compensate the expenses of treatment?

How title is held will matter, even with the homestead right. There may also a question regarding a transfer for less than fair value potentially...

What is the legal definition of "family member" and does a cousin fall into this category?

What a person may interpret as defining "family member" can include factors outside the legal arena, many of which may be culturally or ethnically...