First, you don't obtain power of attorney "over" someone. Someone gives you power of attorney to act FOR them. This is very important, because it...

I’m changing this to Family Law. My gut feeling is that you might want to preempt her by requesting a court order saying she cannot take your...

The judge is entitled to interpret the conservatee’s refusal of an evaluation as an admission of lack of capacity.

Extremely unlikely. He can only do that if the power of attorney specifically gives him the power. Even then, he can only do what’s in your...

Greedy relatives are threatening to sue me for unjust enrichment after distribution. What do I do to fight back?

Your attorney’s advice may be prompted by a simple fact—with only a few exceptions, each side in a lawsuit pays all their own costs and fees. So...

How do I remove a verbally/emotionally abusive family member from my elderly mother's home?

There is one crucial thing missing in your question. Does the elder want this person out? If Adult Protective Services comes to the door, will she...

Does social security have a claim on my mother's estate after she passes?

Only Medi-Cal recovers after death. As of January 2017, they do not recover against property that is titled into a trust. You might want to verify...

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Should we go through with a Limited Conservatorship of Teen Son?

No one can really advise you without meeting your son. The key difference between getting a conservatorship versus your son giving you power of...

If an executor fails to distribute a wills contents within a 30 day deadline, are they in default and what can beneficiaries do?

It is not possible to fulfill those terms. If a probate is required, it can take over a year. Even if there are very few assets, and a probate is...

Can I have my grandfathers will altered after his death?

No, of course not. He made his decision while he was alive, and that decision stands after his death. He gave you a small bequest, and is trusting...