Who would make medical decisions if someone does not have an Advanced Directive?

Hello, You may also consider filing a petition with the court to have someone appointed to make health care decisions for your Mom. You...

What is the difference between a will and a ?trust? I know a will settles - although I'm not aware of specifics

Hello, A will is a legal document that designates the people who will receive your assets after you pass. It also designates an executor who...

Can the " Powers of the Trustee" document (executed with the TRUST by trustor), be changed later by the successor trustee?

Hello, In general, when your Mom passed, her trust became irrevocable and cannot be edited. If a successor trustee wants to edit a trust,...

Hello, Please note if your Mother's mental competency is at issue you will not be able to get her POA. The other option is to get...

Can my aunt be forced to leave her home when she has lived there for over 20 years with her brother and their family?

Hello, Since you asked this under the POA category I am assuming that your uncle is your aunt's agent? Under the POA your uncle should be...

My brother invited a woman to live with him at my elderly father's house. Mentally ill & alcoholic she now refuses to leave.

Hello, Go to the website noted below that provides a free booklet that lists mental health and substance abuse support services in Washington...

Can state come after me on my assets and bank money if i avail medi-cal from coveredca.com?

Hello, If you were truthful about your assets and liabilities when you applied for CoveredCA, it should not be a concern. Based on your...

Can a custodian cash a life insurance claim check under MD Uniform Transfer to Minors Act in their own name?

Hello, The funds cannot be used until the children become of age, which in Maryland is 18, or it may be when the children become 21 or 26 if the...

I am trying to get guardianship of my 14 year old son.

Hello, I have attached a link that explains the process, but it is recommended that you also get the assistance of an attorney. Good luck.

My ex husband left my children equal benificiaries he has past since and in the state of PA they are saying his present wife of

Hello, It is not clear if your ex-husband has a will or died intestate -- without a will? If he died intestate I have attached a link that...