How do I obtain guardianship of a parent???

I do not practice in New Jersey but in California Guardianship is for persons under 18 years of age and Conservatorships are for persons over 18. ...

My father passed away recently and I was wondering of his girlfriend is entitled to ashes because she had power of attorney?

Mr. Fromm's answer is not true in California. If the girlfriend had a Power of Attorney for Health Care then she can dispose of your father's...

Gardenship

You really should consult with an attorney familiar with guardianships about your concerns. The courts will not consider lie detector results as...

401K and IRA retirement accounts.

You can make anyone you want a beneficiary of your 401K. However, there are a number of tax consideration so you need to consult with your tax...

Ms. Johnson has given you excellant advice in her answer. You have clearly not given us all the facts. A Conservator's powers cease at death of...

MediCal eligibility and avoiding recovery for Mom (widow, 81 w/ health issues) who moved from rural home to mobile in MH park

I agree with the opinions expressed by the first two attorney's answers to your question. Unfortunately you made the move from the old house to the...

We are trying to find a way to keep our home,what should we do?

Ms. Johnson's answer is absolutely correct. A conservator of the person has no control over the assets of the conservatee (deceased dad). If the...

Divorce possible. Home acquired during marriage. Everything I have is in this house. Who gets the house? distributed equally?

Do not do this alone! You need to retain a lawyer licensed to practice in Maryland. If you cannot afford an attorney, contact a local law school...

In California, is a Beneficiary listed in a Deed of Trust required to sign it. Can you direct me to the code?

Both attorneys who previously answered your question gave you appropriate answers. Let me attempt to put it in more "user friendly" language. Any...

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Does a real property with a loan on it need to go through propbate?

You have received competent advice from the two prior responses from attorneys. However, I would like to expand on the response you received about...