Archive for August, 2008
Aug
21
2008
Luther v. Luther – Revocation of power of attorney
In 2003, a mother named one of her daughters to act on her behalf under both a Durable Power of Attorney and a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care. By early 2006, when the mother was suffering from Alzheimer’s, the daughter arranged for in-home care. Later that year, the mother’s three other children forcibly…
Aug
21
2008
Honeycutt v. Honeycutt – Effect of a divorce on a will and codicil
In 1988, a man executed a will leaving his estate to his wife and also naming her executor. They divorced in 1995. Eight years later, the man executed a codicil (amendment) to his will, stating that each of his surviving children would receive $500, and that otherwise the will remained in force. After the man…
Aug
13
2008
Squire Sanders Sues Lawyer’s Estate for Loan Repayment • Law.com
From Law.com: Squire Sanders Sues Lawyer’s Estate for Loan Repayment