My sister (DPOA for 87 year old mom) is not fulfilling her duties as DPOA and is withholding access to my mom's money for her to

It depends on whether your mom has capacity. If she has capacity she can revoke the power of attorney. If she does not have capacity, your...

My sister and I are co-trustees on my fathers living trust. He gave her the only copy and she refuses to give me a copy.

Is your father living? If yes, does he have capacity? If not, please state, and then I can answer better.

Its legal but not advised. If someone contests, and you distribute trust funds you could be held personally liable.

Is this considered tax fraud?

This does not sound like tax fraud but is something your employer may be interested in. This however is not your business per se and be careful of...

Do I need a lawyer to probate my mother's will if there is no property left to distribute; only bank accounts?

While you may not need a lawyer, depending on the amount of the accounts, you may still need to file a probate. If all the children are in...

Mediation is an opportunity to informally settle disputes. It is a non-binding process. It is settlement discussion. Everyone has different...

The Finding & Order after Hearing stats: "except where in conflict, this order controls"! not sure what this means?

I agree with David. It sounds like there are older orders. In the most recent matter, the judge was probably ruling on something new. It sounds...

What if the natural parent provides support, medical, dental and is current on all can the step parent claim the child 4 taxes

More facts are necessary. What is stated in your Divorce decree regarding custody and support payments. Also, is your wife filing as "married...

If a DPOA is signed and the DPOA is not providing the elder (her mother) the care she is requesting nor access to her money...

Your alternative is to file for conservatorship and assert that the Agent is abusing her authority and not acting in the best interest of your...

Is it possible to appeal a court order granting my brother conservatorship?

It appears some facts are missing. When you say your mother's attorney, who retained that attorney and how were they your mother's attorney? In...