My sister was POA for my mother, who recently died. She is still POA for our stepfather. What are her obligations?

Your sister won't be responsible for your stepfather's bill just because she has been named as his attorney-in-fact under a POA. To become...

Received letter stating my mother in nursing home was being sued

There are a couple of questions that need to be answered first. Do you have your mother's power of attorney so the creditor or their attorney will...

Married couple has 3 groups of credit cards: some jointly, in wife name only, and in husband name only. If one dies, what is

Sometimes we probate an estate that otherwise might need to be probated just to cut off the creditor claims. Credit card companies are the worst...

My Mother had her Will done at a Hospital in a different state then the one she passed in and lived in. How can I get a copy?

Whomever has the "Will" is required to at least deliver or lodge the Will with the court in the county where your mother resided. You should hire a...

Can a professional guardian submitted false reports to the courts?

If you feel that your mother is being abused you can report it to Adult Protective Services who will investigate.

I agree with my elder law attorney colleagues' description of the Medicaid program, and especially Attorney Sinclair's advice not to take what the...

If a person who is appointed poa goes to prison, is that poa still valid

Could you provide a little more detail so we have a better picture of what happened?

My parents divorced 20 yrs ago, but still jointly own house my mom lives in. If my dad needs nursing care, will that force sale?

I have changed the practice area to elder law as yours is really the type of question that can best be answered by an elder law attorney. Whatever...

10 years after my mothers death I have finally opened probate to find there is a medicade claim (hawaii) Is this still valid?

You need to consult with an elder law attorney in Hawaii. In some states the Medicaid lien never is extinguished until it is paid off. In others...

Our probate closes this week,and was wondering how long does it take after that the checks get disbursed

The advice you have been given by the other answering attorneys is good and practical. I would only point out that your brother's estate had to go...