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If a husband has a durable power of attorney naming a friend, can that friend then use that power to make medical decisions for the husband's wife who is dying in the hospital?

I am so sorry for the situation.  From what I can tell from your …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

Do Ihave to probate a life estate?

I am so sorry for your loss.  Generally speaking, estate planning that includes a …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

What to do if my mom and dad had a living trust but lost the documents?

Good question. If the trust that your parents lost the paperwork to was a …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

Who is legally entitled to a deceased parent's property if there is only one child?

I am so sorry for your loss.  I am assuming that your parents dies …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

In a personal representative's deed, can the grantor be the same person as the grantee?

I am so sorry for your loss.  First, I hope that you are getting …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 2 years ago