CAN THE PERSONAL REPRESENITIVE OF AN ESTATE START SELLING PROPERTY(REAL ESTATE) BEFORE GIVING NOTICE TO THE HEIRS OR BEFORE...

It depends. If the personal representative has been properly appointed and given nonintervention powers, the answer is probably yes. However, each...

Paid Caregiver's in Washington State

That sounds fine. From your description it sounds as if you are an independent contractor, which means they do not take any tax out. You are...

If I get guardianship of my mother who lives in S.C.,do I have the same responsibilities as a person who has POA?

Neither a guardian or attorney-in-fact is personally liable for the debts of the ward or principle. However, you may be responsible for making sure...

I agree with Ms. Dwyer.

Hi, IS THE DEATH CERTIFICATE VALID?

I agree with my colleagues: use an AKA and get yourself a good lawyer. That should do the trick! All the best.

Does the executor of living trust have rights to withhold money and reimburse herself for expenses unrelated to estate?

Trustees have to abide by the terms of the trust.

Can the personal representative of my dad's estate be changed due to conflict of interest?

You cannot automatically take over unless he resigns. However, you can file a petition to have him removed. I think under the circumstances it...

My dad died very soon after drawing up his will, but my brother persuaded my Dad (with/help from my bro's sleazy lawyer) to

It sounds like you may have grounds to contest the transaction and will based on fraud and/or undue influence. However, contesting a will is very,...

My mother died, she requested a sweater I made to wear until she died. Sweater has not been returned by my brother.

I'm sorry that this is causing you extra heartache at what is probably already a very difficult time. Unfortunately, in this kind of situation, you...

Can I represent my wife in civil court even if she is the only person on the complaint? What about a power-of-attorney in advan

If you tried to do so, that would be a crime. The first instance of the unauthorized practice of law is a Gross Misdemeanor, each subsequent...