My Step-father was in an accident and is now in the hospital, can he sign the Power of attorney form while in the hospital?

With Georgia's adoption of the Uniform Power of Attorney Act the legal landscape regarding elder abuse and powers of attorney has changed. Your...

Is there anyone who has worked with elder financial abuse? Tell me what happened and how you resolved it. I am looking

Yes, there are a lot of people who have worked with elder financial abuse from attorneys, to forensic accountants, Adult Protective Services, law...

It really doesn't matter what your sister wants. It is a question of who your aging parents trust enough to do the job. While distance may make it...

As pointed out by Attorney Zichi, it takes two witnesses or one notary to make a power of attorney valid. You describe the document as having only...

How I get a copy of my father's will he died in Mesa Arizona I live in Arkansas my little sister is not cooperating ?

You should be aware that as his spouse, the new wife will be entitled to a spousal allowance or share of the estate. Furthermore, the distribution...

How can a person who cannot leave the home (for medical reasons) prepare a will?

Contact an elder law attorney. Most make house calls. If you can't locate one ask an estate planning attorney if they will pay a visit to your...

Re- Probate of my father's estate - What is the next step or your recommendation?

I think you are finding that probate isn't as easy as people would hope. There is a rebuttable presumption that if you can't produce the original...

Can I sell my mother's house without an attorney?

If you and your brother's names are on the title you can sell the house. There would be no need for a death certificate. If, however, the probate...

Can. DAC benefits go into a PA able account?

ABLE accounts are a relatively new tool and as such are still subject to confusion. They are intended to allow a person who is receiving SSI or...

When the only beneficiary of an estate received 1/2 the residuary and the other half went to the charities

You are obviously looking at a document which none of us can see. If the beneficiary, distributee or heir of the estate dies after the testator,...