My brother currently suffers from Aphasia, does my attorney in fact allow me to speak in child custody mediation on his behalf?
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Answered on May 16, 2018
As Ms. Rutledge said, you cannot represent him. You can request an accommodation from the court in the form of your “translating” for him or...
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How can I get guardianship over my 16 year old friend? I'm 17 year old who is emancipated.
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Answered on May 16, 2018
I seriously doubt any court is going to give you guardianship over a friend one year younger. If their situation is not abusive, encourage them to...
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Can my mom revoke my sister power of attorney and and write out that she gives her house to her son
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Answered on May 16, 2018
Your question is so long and run-on that it’s hard to understand. It’s not even clear if your mother is still alive. If your mother had capacity,...
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How can I find out if my sister has conservatorship of my disabled 50yr old brother?
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Answered on May 16, 2018
If there is a conservatorship, you should have received a notice when the petition for that conservatorship was filed. But the county where your...
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Question about home ownership between my husband and his father, should my father in law ever need Medicaid?
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Answered on May 16, 2018
A primary residence does not count as an asset when applying for Medi-Cal. Whether Medi-Cal would try to recover depends on EXACTLY how the house...
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How do I get removed as an agent from a power of attorney?
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Answered on May 16, 2018
Write a signed, dated letter declining to serve as power of attorney. Mail it certified, return receipt to your mother, with copies to your siblings.
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Can I write an addendum to my Trust requesting to leave my caregiver monies upon my death, estate without a lawyer?
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Answered on May 16, 2018
You would need an amendment to the trust, not an addendum. The amendment would have to be done with all formalities. As Ms. Mayer said, there would...
Can I close my bank account that I put in my trust in which I was trustee but is now controlled by successor trustee?
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Answered on May 16, 2018
IMMEDIATELY, TODAY call Adult Protective Services and tell them what she's doing. Very specifically mention the real estate. Second, pull out...
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As trustee in my mom irrevocable trust can I pay the balance in her mortgage without incurring in gift taxes?
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Answered on May 15, 2018
First, I very strongly hope your mother is being advised by a knowledgeable attorney. I’ve seen multiple messes that were hard to fix when people...
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How do I represent myself against a Temporary Restraining Order?
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Answered on May 15, 2018
If it's true that you speak negatively to your mother about your sister or any caregiver, that's not kind to your mother. It would agitate her,...