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to his ownership of properties and distribution at death. He does not have a will and his name is not on the deeds anymore (unsure why removed) but the plan was they quit claim it back to him at 50%. He recently changed his mind. Is there anything his child can do legally to get this back as I... View More 
answered on Apr 3, 2018
You can petition the probate court to have a conservator appointed for your father. This will give you the power to take control and manage assets in his name.
answered on Apr 3, 2018
You can contact the probate court and possibly ask that the executor be removed for failing to act in accordance with the will. My best advice is to start with the probate court. Even a letter to the judge may get the issue front and center.
answered on Apr 3, 2018
This would be what is called "self-dealing." If the POA document itself allows self dealing transactions, it would most likely be ok assuming that the terms of the transaction are fair. But self-dealing transactions are looked at very closely, so it needs to be a fair deal based on fair values.
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