Hospital wants to do a risky surgery for my mother, against POA wishes and takes me to court

Initiate contact with an attorney familiar with this area of law first thing Monday. It might not be what you would expect it to be called, but...

How can I get a copy of living trust

As Mr. Gaffney said, much turns on whether any one who created the trust is still alive. You are entitled to some information even if they are,...

Need power of Attorney to become primary owner of accounts and credit card as she is now classified with dementia.

Unfortunately, if your wife has lost legal capacity to make decisions, she cannot do a power of attorney. The good news is there are other tools,...

If a pour over was never created, how long would one have to wait until we can put the home on the market?

Not sure if you are the administrator or not. If you are, your attorney should guide you through this. The process for sale of a residence in a...

Who owns the company?

This is hard to answer without knowing the form of business organization. Corporation? Partnership? Sole proprietorship? Other? Other than the sole...

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Is it possible to get paid for unpaid care giving after passing?

It is possible. Unsigned, it won’t be a valid will, but it may still be a valid memorialization of an understanding you and your friend had about...

What are my rights when my brother is the executor

I'm not clear if your mother has passed or not. If she has, you have every right to see a copy. If not, you do not. If she has died, and he is...

Hospital wants to pull out feeding tube against family's wishes

You should call and elder law attorney as soon as possible. In the mean time, make sure the person with legal authority to make health care...

How do I transfer my mom’s house deed to my name?

I also agree with the advice you have been given. You quite likely will up paying a tremendously higher tax bill than if you keep it in her trust...

What type of Lawyer would you obtain so ask questions regarding property/medi-cal for an elderly person?

Since the home is an exempt asset, there is no penalty whether it is sold for fair market value or given away, as long as it is her residence. If...