I need to recend a power of attorney

Hello, Under the Power of Attorney Act under the Probate Code, you -- as the principal of the POA -- can revoke your POA as stated in the terms...

Attorney and his client took monetary advantage of my elderly 89 yr old mother.

Hello, I am sorry to hear about your Mother's troubles. Please note that there are many issues that are difficult to address in this forum. It...

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I am heir from my fathers trust, but never was allowed to see the trust and it is 5 days short of being two months since passing

Hello, You state that your brother is an executor -- this is terminology that usually apples to a will. Is he also the successor trustee -- the...

Can a Power of Attorney be changed

Hello, The Principal -- the person who gave the power of attorney to the Agent -- in your question is now unfortunately mentally...

I've put 15 years of my income into a property to help me and my 80 year old sister have something. How do I get my share?

Hello, If you believe that your sister is mentally incompetent and being manipulated by family members, it is recommended that you: 1) contact...

My mother left her home to eight children, provided her disabled adopted son live in the house until he dies.

Hello, Without seeing either the will or trust of your Mom it is difficult to provide an opinion. It is highly recommended that you consult...

How do I find out if a trust has been set up for 50% share of a house and my adult son is named beneficiary?

Hello, You stated that after your Mom's passing, your brother took his share of the house - $40,000 - and placed it in a trust with your son as...

Can a Trustee be removed for not giving any accounting or for not funding an irrevocable trust?

Hello, Attorney Potter is correct. In addition, the trustee has a fiduciary duty -- legal duty -- to care for the beneficiary as outlined in...

My sister has power of attorney over our mom she said she is selling the family home, we oppose what happens to proceeds?

Hello, Please note that if the terms and conditions of the power of attorney authorize your sister to sell the home, then she is autorized to do...

30% contingency agreement on cash distribution and house in trust

Hello, In addition to Attorney Spirtos' advice, it is recommended that you first review your retainer agreement and then discuss your concerns...