Can i get a power of attorney from someone who is incarcerated?

Here is Ohio's statutory form for financial power of attorney (not medical)....

Grandma died without a will or trust - my dad is sole surviving child. What do we do?

You will need to establish your grandmother's death with your local probate court (death certificate) and then have your father petition to be his...

Evicting a Brother

Co-tenants means you each own the house 1/4 equally. However, courts know multiple owners may not get along and have created procedures to dissolve...

First, your friend's will needs to be admitted into Probate. Then, the executor in the will needs to follow the will's terms under court...

Is elderly person coherent or not?

The California Probate Code states in chapter two, section 4120 that "A natural person having the capacity to contract may execute a power of...

Review rule number two, which states a primary residence cannot be swapped for another residence....The swap is intended to alleviate capital gains...

There is a $150,000 limit on real and personal property. However, California Probate Code Section 13050 (2)(b)(3) expressly excludes from valuation...

What can I do about felonious niece in my moms home?

It sounds like elder abuse is occurring, for which there are both criminal and civil remedies. Here is the California Penal Code (begin at...

Seeking direction for property management forms in California courts. Elder adult needs assistance information. Thank you

Having you as trustee of the property or using you as a POA for financial affairs involving the house while your father is alive is a good idea,...

Can Primary DPOA (health) prevent access to medical information from the named alternate DPOA (health)?

There are complicated privacy laws (HIPPA) to which healthcare providers must adhere. If your sister has legal authority to communicate with...