Does credit debt "go away" after death?

Sorry for your family's loss. The Power of Attorney expires when someone dies. You are not personally responsible but the estate is responsible...

They can sue you for economic damages (bills, medical statements, etc) and non-economic damages (pain and suffering, subjective number), and...

If there are going to be direct distributions in the near future, perhaps you can get by without doing an accounting. You don't always have to do...

My stepfather has power of attorney over my mothers assets; including medical and financial;

Yes, I agree....the former Power of Attorney needs to be revoked. Usually, revocation of the prior power of attorney is part of creating a new...

Possible personal injury lawsuit.

I used to work as a defense attorney for the insurance companies for many years. The answer to this question may be complicated, but in general,...

Need advice- I was in a car accident a few days, not my fault. Driver is 17 and unlicensed, her mom was her passenger.

If the other party was completely uninsured, you may be able to pursue any "uninsured motorist" benefits you have under your own insurance policy. ...

What are the statutory fee for an estate worth selling for $625K?

Not sure what you mean by "worth selling" but in California, probate fees are 4% of the first $100,000, 3% of the second $100,000, and then 2% of...

Can a POA talk for their agent in court?

Limited power of attorney is probably not going to work. You need a robust Durable Power of Attorney that addresses litigation in great detail....

How can I handle a P.I. cliam in Shanghai w/o returning to China?

The laws from state to state vary. So do the laws from country to country. I would definitely seek legal counsel in China. At least a...

What is if I have several properties, some in my name only and some jointly with my husband. I have a grown-up daughter

You can always choose which assets to place in the living trust. That would likely be a point of discussion between you and the attorney. ...