As the other attorneys have explained, the Will and Power of Attorney (POA) are two distinct documents that perform very different functions. ...

My father never showed anyone my mother's will when she passed, and never submitted the will for probate.

Mr. Haber's answer provides very helpful information. Your mother's real estate property should be conveyed either by Deed, Will, or a Trust (if...

Had a person sell my property with poa will i was in hospital for 6 months

A person appointed as your POA is never authorized to steal from you! They are appointed as your agent to act on your behalf, and they have the...

What if any is the difference between a revocable trust and a will?

Both answers given so far are right on the money! Both a Will & revocable trust are testamentary documents that determine how your property is...

Is it possible to go after a Personal Representative for abuse of power AFTER a probate has been closed?

Sound advice from Scott for sure! Keep in mind that the PR has what is called a "fiduciary" duty towards all heirs/devisees. Your PR sibling has...

What am I entitled to or what is the process of a will?

I am sorry for your loss! This is a tough question because of the many variables, but in general, if you are a devisee (beneficiary of property...

I do not practice in NC nor OK, however I would approach this as follows: Start with the mineral rights deed. It may convey the rights upon the...

I am sorry for your loss. Typically, if there is a probate filed for your Mom's estate, the appointed Personal Representative (with the...

How can the court take a mothers rights from her adult. son and give guardianship and conservatorship to the state when she show

It is not clear from your question as to what precisely happened in court. It this a case where a mother was stripped of her guardianship over a...

My widowed 89 year old father (residing in Arizona) has a modest estate. Does he need a trust or just a will?

It depends. Both options may be appropriate for your father depending on his objectives for his estate plan. Some reasons to choose a Trust over a...