Can my brother make a new trust out for mom who has dementia leaving the POA/house to a cousin instead of the younger son ?

Your brother's ability to change the trust would really depend upon the extent of power your mother granted him as the POA. You should consult with...

My BFF has bequeathed his house to me and his roommate. It has a small mortgage and is worth over $800,000. How is this probated

I agree with Ms. James. Best to hire a probate attorney at that time to help you through probate, especially since you live elsewhere and fees will...

What is the average cost for a power of attorney and for a medical power of attorney?

You should take your brother to a doctor to determine if he has capacity to execute a POA. If not, you may have to petition the court for a...

Was this hospital a fault for malpractice?

A full evaluation of your medical record is necessary to determine the efficacy of your potential case. Best practice is to gather all of your...

Need a civil attorney to draft a letter to waive privilege on a client?

Attorneys are not allowed to solicit clients through this question portal. I suggest you search for an attorney in your area and direct message...

What is the best way to “package” a medical malpractice case for attorneys?

Best practice would be to gather all of your medical records and consult with a medical malpractice attorney. Be aware that medmal is very...

Can I sue on my mother‘s behalf without my siblings?

You can start the lawsuit by yourself, but you will have to name your siblings as "nominal defendants" and they may later join in with you if they...

You mention that your mother's husband has "advanced directives" - do you mean that he is listed as her agent on her Advanced Healthcare Directive?...

I need some advice on how to go about a situation relating to elderly abuse?

The other attorneys have offered sound advice. Just to add: you can also seek an elder law attorney to initiate an elder abuse lawsuit and get a...

Where can i find a pro bono financial elderly abuse lawyer in the San Bernardino area

If your case is strong, you may be able to have an attorney take the case on contingency, as the law provides for attorney's fees in many cases of...