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I have power of Attorny over my mom and her live-in boyfriend since 2006. I put them in a retierment Manor assited living place

Richard's answer | Answered on December 08, 2010

Couple of things here...First, here in California it is a Conservatorship not a Guardianship. Guardianship is for children. Secondly, pursuing a...

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What can you do to an elder who may/may not have a living trust. He refuses to discuss anything regarding anything.

Richard's answer | Answered on November 14, 2010

If you care about this person and he is truly a danger to himself you should open a conservatorship in LA. You should expect this process to be...

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I am POA for my 97 yr old uncle, he has to be placed in a Nursing Home, he isn't 100% mentally competent, would I be held,

Richard's answer | Answered on November 10, 2010

Mr. Fink is correct, here in California you are not responsible for your uncle's debts, even though you are signing the intake documents and the...

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Can Medi-Cal pursue recovery from my Mom's House Medi-Cal covered deceased father's medical.

Richard's answer | Answered on November 06, 2010

The questionnaire does not need to be filled out -- even though it says that you must. There is no recovery at this time because your mother is...

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Trust-estate qs re: liens - can the trustee of a real estate trust take out loans or mortgages without permission or notice?

Richard's answer | Answered on November 03, 2010

As the previous poster already said, it depends. You should have the trust looked at by an estate planning attorney who can opine about what is...

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Can brother give me power of attorney over my fiance

Richard's answer | Answered on October 27, 2010

No.

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My husband and I have a trust. We need to remove a beneficiary prior to flying. What do we say and do we need a witness?

Richard's answer | Answered on October 27, 2010

Attaching a note will not work. You will need to create a formal amendment that is signed and notarized. This amendment should reference the...

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Hello: Grandmother deceased

Richard's answer | Answered on October 27, 2010

To the extent that there are assets of her estate, her estate will be responsible for those bills. This is true whether she died intestate (without...

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Do we as paying tenants in my elderly uncle's home with Alzheimers and Vascular Dementia have any tenants rights.

Richard's answer | Answered on October 27, 2010

Before you take any actions, you should consider the impact of your actions on your finances. You are a tenant and as such are protected by...

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Intestate dad dies with 2 minor daughters and both living parents- who inherits

Richard's answer | Answered on September 27, 2010

I agree with the two prior answers. However, you should be aware that the minor children will need guardians appointed for both their physical and...

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I have power of Attorny over my mom and her live-in boyfriend since 2006. I put them in a retierment Manor assited living place

What can you do to an elder who may/may not have a living trust. He refuses to discuss anything regarding anything.

I am POA for my 97 yr old uncle, he has to be placed in a Nursing Home, he isn't 100% mentally competent, would I be held,

Can Medi-Cal pursue recovery from my Mom's House Medi-Cal covered deceased father's medical.

Trust-estate qs re: liens - can the trustee of a real estate trust take out loans or mortgages without permission or notice?

Can brother give me power of attorney over my fiance

My husband and I have a trust. We need to remove a beneficiary prior to flying. What do we say and do we need a witness?

Hello: Grandmother deceased

Do we as paying tenants in my elderly uncle's home with Alzheimers and Vascular Dementia have any tenants rights.

Intestate dad dies with 2 minor daughters and both living parents- who inherits