The Will would not be effective until your father dies and the Will is proven to be his Last Will by having it admitted into formal or informal...

Do i have to have an attorney to file for legal guardianship of my nephew?

If you are really interested in your nephew, do the right thing and hire an attorney to do the guardianship. You don't know what you don't know...

You haven't been specific as to how her name appears on the title. Is there a joint tenant with rights of survivorship (JTWROS) designation or does...

You could open your own intestate probate alleging that there is no Will, then she will have to produce her document to challenge your action. Then...

Can a legal professional explain in greater detail the significance of this statute?

Since you are providing no factual information and the consequences of a wrong interpretation of the law could be costly, I suggest you pay a few...

As Attorney Petz has indicated, it depends upon what authorities are granted under the POA. No one at AVVO can read the document in order to answer...

What can be done if a Power of Attorney has been signed by a mentally incompetent person?

You haven't given the basis for your statement that the mother is "mentally incompetent." Competency is a determination that depends upon several...

Do i and my siblings have rights to my mothers belongings and assets if there was not a will or a grandchild who lives ther

You're going to need to hire a probate attorney, ASAP.

Can a legal professional explain in greater detail the significance of this statute?

I agree with attorney McMahon and would only add that more facts would need to be given in order to interpret the statute and apply it to your...

Does SSI have any effect on an inheritance?

The house may or may not be an exempt asset that doesn't disqualify your brother from receiving SSI/Medicaid, depending upon facts that you have...