An application for guardianship of my mother was filed in Probate court without notice to her.

I'm not licensed in OH, but this doesn't sound right. Here is a general discussion about OH guardianship. It indicates you should have been given...

What are my rights as my mother's power of attorney?

I am not licensed in NJ so can only comment in general terms. However, I have dealt with similar situations. First check the specific language of...

I purchased my home as married sole owner. My wife signed a quit claim deed. I want to add her to the deed. What to do?

Under the federal Garn-St.Germaine act the lender cannot exercise its due on sale clause if you quitclaim your interest to yourself and your wife....

My children lived with me all of 2009 and i provided all of their expenses. one is 22 and one is 23 can I claim them on my taxes

"There are six tests that must be met for a child to be your qualifying child. The six tests are: 1. Relationship, 2. Age, 3....

Is this sweepstakes a scam?

Yes. This is nothing more than a typical "Nigerian" email scam brought into real life. Someone was taken in real life here in WA this way a couple...

Is it legal to take money from a minors bank account, if the parent owes the debt? minor is primary on account

As any good attorney will answer ... it depends. What kind of account? Jointly owned, parent just on as an extra signatory? UTMA? What are the...

In the event of his death, what is my financial responsibility for his reverse mortgage on his home & the loans on my home?

I'm not licensed in NJ so can only comment in general. Sounds like you and dad weaved a tangled web of liability. The reverse mortgage on his...

I am almost as skeptical as my colleague Mr. Frederick as to the prospects of you inheriting any part of your father's estate. If the CDs are...

Does a power of attorney have a right to deny access of a healthcare facility from opening a patient's mail?

I would think that's a matter of the contract with the LTC facility and whatever house rules agreed to by the principal or AIF. If the LTC facility...

My husband and I are purchasing the company he currently works for. Do we obtain the tax id numbers with the purchase?

No. If the seller operated through a separate legal entity (corporation or LLC) and retains ownership of the entity, the EIN stays with that...