Power of Attorney verses guardianship over someone unable to care for their self...

If a person is legally incompetent, the court can appoint someone as guardian. It is a long and relatively expensive process. If the POA does not...

Financial Power of Attorney verses name on account

The durable power of attorney gives her whatever rights your family member would have (if that right is conveyed in the POA). The POA would not...

My parents live in Texas and have been told their executor should also live in Texas. Any good reason the executor live in Tx?

An executor does not HAVE to live in Texas. While there is a requirement that there be a hearing and that the executor testify, many counties (not...

What you are proposing is filing a suit to contest a will and raise claims of fraudulent inducement. These are highly technical matters with a...

What's my mother's and her sibilings rights?

It is not certain from your narrative whether they would have an interest in the mineral rights. What is clear is that they possibly do and should...

My husband has a will from his father. which went to his widow in 1977. land was supposed to go back to children when she died.

This is a complex situation. Contact a probate attorney as soon as possible.

Is there a time limit to probate a will after someone dies

I am sorry for your loss. The general rule is that a will must be probated within four years of the death of the testator (the one who wrote the...

Can someone explain what a "life estate" is?

There are two types of life estates in Texas. It sounds like what you are talking about is what is sometimes referred to as a homestead life...

What trust allows me to sell mom's house - use money for her welfare - lives with me (dementia) yet allow her Medicaid benefits?

Medicaid planning is a complex matter. Don't attempt to go it alone. COntact an elder law attorney to draw up the documents that bet fit your...

I have medical power of attorney for a elderly person. Will I be financially responsible to his convalescent home care cost?

So long as you have not and do not misuse your powers, or sign a contract with a provider that puts you on the hook for bills, you will not be...