Does a power of attorney give ultimate power to the holder of it? My sister refuses to allow me to see my Alzheimer mother.

I start my answer with the assumption the your mom signed durable powers of attorney because regular powers end when your mother becomes...

It is not clear why you used the California procedure to settle a Washington estate since you indicate your mother lived and died in Washington. If...

How can I get a copy of my grandfathers living trust if the executors refuse to give us the full copy ?

Your question is a little confusing because a trust has a trustee and a will has an executor. A trustee is required to offer you a copy of the...

Can I get a home equity loan on a house that is in a trust to pay off the reverse mortgage?

Whether you can refi the house depend on what the trust document allows. I assume that you would make the mortgage payments if the trust allows a...

Does a Living Will have to be notarized in the State of California?

Attorney James has given you accurate advice. Despite the statute which states that a will is to be witnessed by at least two witnesses I have...

I am titled as T in C (CA) w/ dec'd. bro. Mtg was in his name only, but no will. Does bank allow me time for probate to refi?

Attorney Benton has given you accurate advice. Let me address the Prop 13 issue. Since you hold the property as Tenants in Common your brother's...

Can a person who has POA decide who can visit the facility they are put in and can they put restriction that say they cannot

The answer to your question depends on whether the power of attorney is for finance or it is health care directives. If it is for finance, the...

Under a california living trust, there is only the home left to sell. How diligent must the Trustee be to get the house sold?

The facts you have provided make it difficult to give you an informed answer. Because you state that everything in the trust has been sold except...

With 3 adult caregivers, what are the legal issues when there is a disagreement regarding a potential life saving procedure?

If your elderly mom has sufficient mental capacity to manage her health care and give instructions to her doctors then she has the ability to...

If my father did not leave a will, and has multiple properties, can his wife sign over one of the houses to an uncle?

Attorney James has given you accurate advice. As a point of clarification, if your father died without a will his estate would be divided...