If a person's body is unclaimed, who can decide what happens to it?

Hello, In the state of Virginia, pursuant to the Commonwealth's Chief Medical Examiner, the policy to dispose of an unclaimed corpse is as...

What can be done to prevent a disgruntled family member from countermanding a good-faith decision by a court-appointed guardian?

Hello, You state that a guardian was appointed to care for your Dad, who unfortunately has Alzheimer's. Your sister filed a petition to stop...

My son receives sdi. Can he work part time and will tHis affect sdi or Medicaid?

Hello, Please note that monthly SSI payments are dependent on various factors such as: -- his status -- is he a minor, blind, married or...

Can one child with Power of Attorney stop another child from seeing his parent?

Hello, In general a power of attorney focuses on financial powers, whereas a health care directive focuses on making healthcare decisions for a...

Power of attorney laws

Hello, You state that Mother in Law lives alone on Son's property. Mother-in-Law can take care of herself. Son will not allow your Mom to...

Can Dad's POA be revoked if he is incompetent and redone?

Hello, You are asking if your Father's power of attorney can be revoked now that he is incompetent? The answer is no. It would defeat the...

Wife dying of cancer has appointed one of her children to have power of attorney of his step father who has dimentia. Husband

Hello, Your question is whether Wife -- who is ill -- & has power of attorney for Husband can turn around and appoint another to take her place...

Hello, Powers of attorney are drafted for when the Principal is incapacitated and unable to handle his/her financial affairs. I do not think...

Husband leased a BMW in my name as my wedding gift.

Hello, Without having seen the terms of the agreement it is hard to tell. In general you both would be jointly and severally liable. What...

My father died in march and i have lived with him 1yr/3months before his death, he had no will at his death.

Hello, Unless you are on title with your Dad for the home, you need to go through probate. I would recommend getting an Attorney to assist...