What is the different between General power of attorney and Durable power of attorney?

Hello, A Durable Power of Attorney is better than a general because it stays in effect when the principal becomes incapacitated With a general...

Do I need to retain an attorney?

Hello, AVVO or your local county bar association can provide attorney referrals.

Inventory and Appraisal - I am a conservator and preparing an inventory and appraisal. Does an IRA account go on Attachment 2?

Hello, Every county manages conservatorships differently. Did you receive an "Conservatorship Handbook" when you were appointed? If yes, your...

Conservatorship Inventory & Appraisal - what date is used for valuation? I was recently appointed conservator of mom.

Hello, Every county manages conservatorships differently. It is recommended that you contact the clerk of probate court, or a case manager, if...

I need a will drawn up

Hello, AVVO or your local county bar association can make attorney referrals.

Is there any way to get the terms of a restated trust

Hello, Since the terms of their trust was restated that is the trust the trustee is working from. There is no prohibition from seeing the...

Hello, Neither you or your sister are responsible for your aunt's debts. Her estate is responsible. Since she died without a Will, she died...

Problem with a nursing home

Hello, I attached a link of the Illinois Ombudsman, which oversees & investigates nursing home abuse.

Can you collect social security disability Insurance and still be eligible for a special Needs Trust ?

Hello, If it is a third party special needs trust, where a third party is funding the trust, there is no generally no requirement that the...

I am a beneficiary of my mothers revocable trust with my brother has a trustee not my stepdad. My question is when? or if I have

Hello, Think of the trust as a your Mom, as a different legal entity. While she is alive, her matters are her affair and private. So you do...