How can a family member get durable power of attorney after the "principal" is already incompacitated

Not possible. You will need a guardianship. Only people with mental capacity can grant a power of attorney. It is too late once they are...

Who has jurisdiction? Son who lives in WA State with 96 yr old Mother or Power of Attorney who is Mom's Sister in NY?

Jurisdiction isn't the word you're looking for. Decision-making authority would be more accurate, and you should never take legal advice from a...

You will need to have an ancillary probate for the real property in Washington. California law will apply, but a Washington court procedure is...

If an heir of an estate dies before the Probate closes, does his portion of the Estate go to his heirs?

Well, this is a case of getting what you pay for. Without seeing the actual will, it would be impossible and irresponsible for someone to give you...

What happens when a person dies without a will?

Nothing happens automatically. You say there is no debt, yet the home is in foreclosure -- ergo there is debt. I'd say find a lawyer up in...

In the state of Wa. if your parent dies are you required to be notified by your siblings before the sale of property?

It is way too late in the game to be asking a question on Avvo. Your friend needs her own lawyer and she needs it yesterday.

My aunt left me a trust fund and gave me a card to call in the envent she passes but the coumpty went out of business what can i

I'd say go to the law firm that set up the trust. If that is a dead end, find another attorney in your area who is an experienced trust...

Well, you are right and you are wrong. Normally a JTWROS bank account does not go through probate. On that point you, and my colleagues from out of...

My husband passed 11 yrs ago and I'm having difficulties transferring title into my name. What does it take?

If the title company oks whatever you are doing, that should be fine. However, if they give you trouble, you might need a probate to execute a...

Im ready to fight for whats mine after two years of fighting it alone

If you were defrauded, your attorney can help you with that. Your attorney can also find whatever paperwork was filed. Either way, your rights are...