First, look at the power of attorney to see whether it was for a specific length of time or not. If not, then I would consult with an attorney...

My mother passed away.I was her power of attorney.Do i still have control of her bank account.

If the account was in her name only, you lost control over the funds in that account as soon as she died. Powers of Attorney are extinguished upon...

What type of attorney do i need?

I would find a probate lawyer to consult immediately, because so much time has passed since your husband's death. Good luck!

My husband passed away, do I have to make a new will or how do I revise the one I have

In most states, you can amend your will by having an attorney draft a codicil. The codicil usually will reaffirm the provisions of your old will,...

Can I go to different state to deal with land before being appointed executor?

Sorry for the loss of your friend. Are you named as executor in your friend's will? If so, I would recommend calling a probate lawyer in whatever...

If a father dies first and then his only son.

Usually in a will, "survive" is defined as surviving a certain amount of time past the death of the testator (person who wrote the will). So the...

Hospital released my father's body to funeral home without my permission and without any legal documents signed by me.

Did your father make provisions for his body before he died? Sometimes this can happen as part of a will or another estate planning document, or...

I need a lawyer that knows about Medicaid.

Medicaid/Elder Law is a very complex area. My advice is to contact an elder law attorney in your area ASAP. It is worth the time and money to make...

Do I need a formal lease agreement?

It is always smart to put things like this in writing, so everyone is clear about the terms of the agreement. However, it isn't legally required in...

Need some advice

I agree with the attorneys who noted that your kids may not have a great chance of prevailing here. But they should absolutely consult with a...