Does my mother need an attorney

Health Care POA expired when GM died. Uncle had no authority under a Health Care POA to exclude mother from services. Yes. Mother needs her own...

Can a hospital be sued for medical malpractice for making decisions without permission from the Medical power of Attorney?

Maybe. Hospital may make emergency decisions if agent not capable of making them timely. You cite facts which suggest possible medical...

Does the grandchild have inheritance rights against grandparent's estate?

Excellent responses from colleagues. Answer depends on terms of will admitted to probate. If GP's left estate to three surviving children, they...

Who is entitled to the money, the next of kin or the attorney and if it is the attorney, Where does the money go?

You are dealing with a later discovered asset. Distribution depends on information not provided. If bank account is POD, JT, named beneficiary,...

Is legal to take her off her meds just because he doesn't like the side effects?

No. Brother may not discontinue medications for his own benefit. This is elder abuse. Financial exploitation is elder abuse. Some possible...

Can I be on Medicaid, sell.my home and use the money to buy half of the condo that my friend owns?

Yes. You may sell current home, purchase replacement home, protect replacement home and retain Medicaid benefits. Potential problem if you...

Am I able to become power of attorney over my father even though he is still legally married?

Yes. If father has capacity, he may appoint you his agent by completing and POA. Only court can appoint a guardian. Father's wife cannot...

Yes. You may convert from summary administration to regular probate if assets discovered that place estate value over summary probate limits.

Should I get a lawyer so my Aunt does not probate my Aunt's will this early.

Locate the new will and petition for probate. If aunt files first, object to probate of old will and request continuance to provide time to locate...

When to file an accounting for a trust?

Deadline varies, depending on what type hearing you refer to> OSC If in Los Angeles County and OSC to determine whether the accounting has been...