Elder abuse tends to take place where the senior lives, so it is likely that elder abuse can occur in institutional settings, especially long-term care facilities. Abuse of elders takes many different forms, some involving intimidation or threats against the elderly, some involving neglect, and others involving financial chicanery. Physical elder abuse is non-accidental use of force against an elderly …
Invalidate a Power of Attorney
Generally when creating a Power of Attorney, you want to appoint someone who you trust, who will act in your best interests, and who will handle your affairs with trust and honesty. However, if your Agent is no longer acting in your best interests, you need to take action. If you are competent, you are perfectly able to revoke the …
Guardianship Proceedings
A guardianship is a legal proceeding in which a guardian is appointed to exercise the legal rights of an incapacitated person. A guardian is an individual or institution (such as a nonprofit corporation or bank trust department) appointed by the court to care for an incapacitated person — called a “ward” or for the ward’s assets. An incapacitated person is …
Two Ways To Contest A Will
There are two ways to contest a will, a Caveat Prior to Probate Decree, and an Appeal from Probate Decree Caveat Prior to Probate Decree A will contestant may initiate attack on a Will by filing a caveat with the Register of Wills. This must be done before the probate. The caveat requests the Register not probate the Will, until …