This is an area where it is very important to talk directly to an Elder Law Attorney who specializes primarily in Elder Law. Don't listen to anyone...

Yes. A conservatorship will trump a power of attorney, however, most powers of attorney also nominate a conservator, you will have to overcome...

For dealing with your fathers taxes you should have your father sign the IRS Form 2848. https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f2848.pdf It can be used...

Do all POAs require a standardized set of requirements?

You may have a couple of things going for n here. The first thing you have to know is that the people you are dealing with at these institutions...

Can I transfer my 50% portion of real property (now held in trust) into my name, DURING ESCROW, so that I can exchange via 1031?

It is important to consider the actual tax liability. It is possible that your basis it the property is rather high because of IRC 1014 which...

Does the person who initially sets up a special needs trust have to be the person to make changes about future trustees?

More than likely, your mom will be the only one who can change it during her lifetime, or at least while she is serving as trustee. If your mom...

What happens now that the legal guardian of my son past away

Sorry for the loss of your brother. You will need to petition the court to have your parental rights restored.

I'm being charged with financial elder abuse. I am the power of attorney and they are treating it like I am the conservator.

I am not sure I understand your question, I think you mention that you hired a person to help manage finances and she said that what you have done...

I need somone to handle all communication between myself (trustee) and my father (beneficiary).

You are smart to consider hurting an attorney to help you with the administration, but also to avoid additional conflict. Having an attorney will...

What type of document do I need to state who I want to take care of my child if I die?

Your question asks about how to nominate a guardian if you and your husband die. That question has been accurately answered, a will. But here is...