Can a will's dpoa be changed by an agent (spouse) if original was signed by a person with dementia

Dementia is not necessarily a "lack of legal capacity," and those terms have different legal meaning. I suggest you go see an experienced Elder...

Purpose of a Community Property Agreement and impact on one's Estate / Will?

Your questions are good and your commentary show you've tried to learn some things about CP Agmts and estate planning. However the scope of your...

My Father died & had living trust with his 2nd wife. How can children find out if there is a 1st spouse death contingent award?

If you are NAMED in the trust, you are entitled to a full copy of the trust document. The trick is finding out if you are named. If you think...

Reopen estate or not??

Yes. See an experienced probate lawyer for advice and reopen the probate. Good Luck, Greg J

My boyfriend s sister died in the hospital, there is no will, who takes control of her estate?

Kirk Kaplan's response give you a good idea of the law on priority for appointment to act to handle her estate. I'd suggest her capable brother...

What is the advantage of a living trust versus a will?

Advantages of a trust over a will are HUGE. For startersL 1). A Will must go to probate--a trust (and property in it) does not. 2). A Will can't...

My 92 yo dad has will, poa +hlthcare advocate docs executed in Florida 7 yrs ago. He now lives in CT. does he need new docs?

It COULD te his Florida HC POA is valie in CT, but I don't know. It's not hard or expensive to get new ones signed in the state where he lives. ...

If someone lies to have their name added to a deed for a house, how can you get that name removed?

You can "remove" a name fraudulently placed on title, but you'll have to prove it was fraud--based on evidence. That is often called a "quiet...

Will I be able to keep portion of retirement thru husband's post office retirement?

Generally the legal spouse of a retired postal worker is the designated beneficiary of retirement benefits. If you contact the retirement plan...

Contact the Marriage License Dept. in your local community. They can tell you who has legal authority to perform the wedding ceremony. Good...