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I am the POA 4 my mother and need a specific poa. Shes no longer competent can I sign one on her behalf?

Theressa's answer | Answered on August 19, 2016

I am sorry for what you are having to go through. It is not easy to deal with a family member with dementia and I know financial issues can be...

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Do I need additional paperwork when signing over power of attorney of a vehicle if I have recently changed my name?

Theressa's answer | Answered on June 07, 2016

Their Power of Attorney is probably limited to this one issue. You can ask them to change your name to reference your former name. For example,...

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Can a person's will be changed under any circumstances by another person? Can family members gain access to view a will?

Theressa's answer | Answered on May 23, 2016

it is not possible to answer your question without an attorney actually reviewing the relevant Will and discussing how assets were titled at your...

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What kind of attorney would my dad hire to take possession of his property, or at least force a sale, for a life estate?

Theressa's answer | Answered on February 04, 2016

Your father should meet with a local estate attorney. He will need to bring a copy of the Deed to the property and a copy of the Will as well as...

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How can I stop being harassed and get on with my life?

Theressa's answer | Answered on February 04, 2016

If you have been to court multiple times you almost certainly have an attorney representing you. The time has come to sit down with your attorney...

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Can someone receive a check "gift" from my deceased relative's brother's account and assume it's related to our g'mas estate ?

Theressa's answer | Answered on February 03, 2016

I am sorry for your loss. You are right to be concerned about the check you received. I strongly suggest you meet with an experienced estate...

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My brother was granted temp guardian of my mom and it has expired he put her in memory care facility can I remove her

Theressa's answer | Answered on December 09, 2015

I strongly recommend you contact an elder law attorney to get advice before you make a decision that could have serious consequences for you. It...

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What type of attorney do I need? Or is there a way to evict her myself?

Theressa's answer | Answered on November 16, 2015

I strongly suggest you locate an experienced probate attorney. In Oregon there are two ways to own property so without reviewing the Deed there is...

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Beneficiary can't get original IRA contract, company states bene can't receive inherited IRA, what to do?

Theressa's answer | Answered on August 17, 2015

If the IRA company states that they will only disclose information to an executor then you may need to file a probate to get the information you...

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Theressa's answer | Answered on January 23, 2015

Your Aunt will need to meet with an estate planning attorney. Assuming she has capacity your Aunt will be able to revoke the Power of Attorney to...

Theressa Hollis's Answers (213)

I am the POA 4 my mother and need a specific poa. Shes no longer competent can I sign one on her behalf?

Do I need additional paperwork when signing over power of attorney of a vehicle if I have recently changed my name?

Can a person's will be changed under any circumstances by another person? Can family members gain access to view a will?

What kind of attorney would my dad hire to take possession of his property, or at least force a sale, for a life estate?

How can I stop being harassed and get on with my life?

Can someone receive a check "gift" from my deceased relative's brother's account and assume it's related to our g'mas estate ?

My brother was granted temp guardian of my mom and it has expired he put her in memory care facility can I remove her

What type of attorney do I need? Or is there a way to evict her myself?

Beneficiary can't get original IRA contract, company states bene can't receive inherited IRA, what to do?

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