Murphys, CA Estate Planning Law Firms & Lawyers

You can use forms for a will; it is vital that it be properly witnessed. Having a lawyer help, though, is not that expensive, and there is a lot to know about how to properly plan so that your estate can be handled smoothly and easily. Your will will go in a safe deposit box and will not be taken out until after you die and then, if it's not what you wanted, it cannot be fixed (since you are the only one who can testify about your intentions).

I think you need to sit down with an attorney who specializes in elder law. The house may be an excluded asset for purposes of qualification for Medicaid - but in answer to your question directly, if your power of attorney gives your authority over real estate matters, you may be able to do so. After consulting with an elder law attorney - if he/she says it is OK to sell, then you should have a real estate attorney review your power of attorney - and perhaps share it with a title insurance company to see if they will insure the deed you would have to provide as your mother's agent.

You are advised to obtain the assistance of a trust administration litigation lawyer to review the documents you are referring to determine the rights of each individual in the trust.