Do disability advocates need power of attorney?

Hello, In general, powers of attorney allow a person --the principal -- to appoint another person and/or entity - agent - to handle either...

Recorded mem of trust states one trust, alleged trustee states another and hid moms death, funeral, estate from me. What now?

Hello, Please note that your situation has many issues that cannot be addressed in this forum. You would be better served by talking to an...

Is it possible to chg POA agents if principal does not trust her agent & assets are possibly being misused?

Hello, First, if the Principal did not understand what she was signing due to mental incapacity, then an argument may be made that the POA is...

Is there a way to chg POA once a person is deemed with mild dementia, short-term memory loss, is in a care facility?

Your friend is very fortunate to have you look out for her. If the Mom is competent, she can revoke the Power of Attorney at her discretion,...

Hello, Irrevocable powers of attorney create a bond between the principal and agent that is highly customized. Usually a specified event must...

I live in California and want to give my daughter Durable Unlimited Power of Attorney.

Hello, In addition to Attorney Scott's excellent answer, don't forget to name a successor -- back up agent in case your daughter is unable to...

Trustee Resignation

Hello, As a testamentary trust, the trust is irrevocable. Without having the benefit of reading the trust, generally, if there are provisions...

Is there anyway to get a bank to honor your Power of Attorney?

Hello, I am sorry to hear about your troubles. As to the POA, if it is not on a bank's form, many banks will not accept an external POA. ...

Selected as the best answer

Hello, I am very sorry to hear about your Mom's health. As to the POA, usually there are provisions in the document that provide for a...

Living trust and real estate

Attorney Shultz is correct. There are different areas of the law -- family, estate planning, real property -- that overlap and should be reviewed...