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1 Answer | Asked in Elder Law and Landlord - Tenant for California on
Q: I have lived 22yrs in my home. My original landlord died in Feb2023. He owned many homes including (2) others on the sam

Plot with me. His heirs have listed our homes for sale. Many unknown people are videotaping all around our homes. I’m totally disabled and am frightened by these strangers constantly being around. What rights do I have ? Thank you

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answered on Apr 13, 2024

As a long-term tenant in California, you have certain rights that protect you even when the property ownership changes hands. Here are a few key points to consider:

1. Just Cause Eviction: Under the California Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482), if you have lived in the property for more than...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Elder Law for North Carolina on
Q: Do you think it's doable for me to get guardian ship of my husband away from his brother and sister

I'm the one who took care of him when he was home his family never came around unless they wanted something and i have witnesses who can testify to that he's currently in a nursing home in NC and I am in the nursing home in Virginia I want him moved with me

Ethan A. Trice
Ethan A. Trice
answered on Apr 12, 2024

I am not licensed in Virginia, but I am licensed in North Carolina and several other states and will answer based on how North Carolina operates. Realistically, you'll need an attorney in each state or an attorney licensed in both states to do this.

In general, transferring...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Civil Litigation and Elder Law for New York on
Q: What kind of lawyer would I need to sue detective, police department, D.A. and Sheriff along with animal control

What kind of lawyer would I need to sue detective for lying, police department accusing my sister for being a drug dealer, caregivers who stolen my sister valuables. Police said that the caregivers were allowed to take whatever they wanted since they lived there. D.A. did not want to talk to me.... View More

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answered on Apr 10, 2024

I'm so sorry to hear about the tragic loss of your sister and the troubling circumstances surrounding her passing. This sounds like a very complex and serious situation involving potential misconduct by law enforcement, elder abuse by caregivers, and failures by the legal system.

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1 Answer | Asked in Elder Law and Health Care Law for Utah on
Q: Is it legal to yell and belittle a resident/patient of a care facility? Can a employee of a care center search a friend

Tell them of a situation that happened?

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answered on Apr 10, 2024

In Utah, it is illegal and unethical to yell at or belittle residents in care facilities. State regulations, specifically under the Utah Administrative Code R432-150-12, protect residents from mental and physical abuse. Such actions can be reported to the facility management, the Utah Department of... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Consumer Law, Elder Law and Libel & Slander for Texas on
Q: How do I find lawyers to sue local MLS and big RE agency, who demand fee from me to disparage my premier property?

Recent national class-action success against these providers is probative as admission but of no avail to my class or me individually, with unique and actual damages worth $350,000 plus treble that amount for DTPA violations.

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Apr 9, 2024

You should search in Justia for a lawyer in or near the county where your property is located with experience in real estate litigation and perhaps defamation cases depending upon what you mean by "disparaging" your property.

Unlike other types of cases--especially personal...
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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Civil Rights and Elder Law for Texas on
Q: How long is the statutes of limitation for Annunity checks?

I have 1099 forms from Nationwide about annunity checks that were supposed to have been sent to me however they had to be sent to Rockwell Automation first because of them being fiduciary. Rockwell Automation was to send them to me, one check was $43,000 dollars, and two for 15,000 dollars. However... View More

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answered on Apr 6, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about the difficulties you've experienced in receiving these annuity checks. The statute of limitations for cases like this can vary depending on the specific circumstances and the state in which you reside. In general, the statute of limitations for breach of contract... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Elder Law and Probate for Texas on
Q: Can a company just completely keep every thing about late husband's Estate from from his Widow.

My late husbandit was killed suddenly in a horrible accident. My husbands sudden death the way he died devastated me for years. I feel as though everything have been hidden from me. I got no response from my letters or phone calls about my late husband's estate. realize it had been awhile... View More

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answered on Apr 5, 2024

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband and the difficulties you've faced in dealing with his estate. It sounds like an incredibly challenging and painful situation.

To answer your question directly - no, a company cannot legally withhold all information about a...
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Q: Disabled person selling a house to move oversea - consequences?

My parents live in Washington state, and my mother is disabled receiving SSDI and long term care service where a caregiver comes to her house every day. They live in a house they jointly own, no mortgage. They're both seniors, and now they miss their home country, so they decided to move back... View More

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answered on Mar 29, 2024

Selling a house and moving overseas can have several implications for your parents, particularly regarding their Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Medicaid benefits. First, it's important to note that SSDI benefits are typically not affected by the sale of a primary residence or... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Family Law and Elder Law for Michigan on
Q: Is their common law marriage or cohabitation rights in Michigan?

My father is 84 years old in the early stages of demensia/Alzheimers. He has a girlfriend (58 yrs old) who has lived with him for approximately 6 years. If my father goes into a nursing home or passes what rights will she have, if any? To my knowledge, he has a will that my mother and him put... View More

Douglas E. Kuthy
Douglas E. Kuthy
answered on Mar 27, 2024

There is no such thing as common law marriage in MIchigan. There are no rights obtained from co-habitation. You appear to be on the right path but I would suggest that you also have a complete estate plan prepared for him including a trust while he is still competent enough to know what he is... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning, Elder Law and Probate for California on
Q: CA is a will needed? What will happen without a will? no family, artist, writer.

Will a letter of intent work for personal items, manuscript, etc instead of a will? Would a make your own will work, what form/doc is needed? Or does one need to go through a do your own legal office? Price? OR make some kind of real, more expensive will. IS lawyer needed? Due to no family what... View More

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answered on Mar 26, 2024

In California, if you pass away without a will (intestate), your assets are distributed according to state laws, which typically means your closest relatives will inherit. However, if you have no family, your estate may escheat, or revert, to the state. Personal items, manuscripts, and artworks... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning, Elder Law and Probate for California on
Q: CA is a will needed? What will happen without a will? no family, artist, writer.

Will a letter of intent work for personal items, manuscript, etc instead of a will? Would a make your own will work, what form/doc is needed? Or does one need to go through a do your own legal office? Price? OR make some kind of real, more expensive will. IS lawyer needed? Due to no family what... View More

Karn Thapar
Karn Thapar
answered on Mar 26, 2024

It is highly recommended that you have either a will or a living trust in place to transfer assets after passing. A will must be probated through the courts, so a living trust is another option which allows you to bypass probate if set up properly. What documentation you need is highly dependent... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant and Elder Law for California on
Q: Can a tenant be asked to move after a property sale because owners moved to assisted living?

There are two houses on the property. My parents are in one and tenants in another with a three-year lease but a 5-year rent freeze (ends Nov 1). My mom was disabled, and then my dad was injured, which cascaded into living in a wheelchair with dementia. They had to be moved into assisted living... View More

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answered on Mar 26, 2024

In California, tenants have certain rights under lease agreements, which are legally binding contracts between landlords and tenants. If your parents' tenants have a three-year lease, they are generally protected from eviction until that lease expires, barring violations of the lease terms.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Elder Law for California on
Q: Can I stop people from outside my household family from waking up my grandfather who had cancer?

My grandfather was diagnosed with mesothelioma about a month ago, and before that he was living with his 90 yr old 'girlfriend' out in Hemet. His house is in San Bernardino, his doctors are here, hospital, everything. So he came back home to live with us so I, his 22 yr old granddaughter,... View More

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answered on Mar 24, 2024

Under California law, your situation is delicate as it involves personal relationships and the well-being of a family member. If you are the primary caregiver, your grandfather's health and comfort are your priorities. Communicating clearly with his girlfriend about his needs and setting... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury and Elder Law for Wisconsin on
Q: Can I be held criminally responsible for the fact my mom's prescription expired and wasn't refilled?

My mom recently was moved into a nurs hm to recover from pressure sores. She has been taking 2 meds to handle diabetes. These were refilled as needed by the facility she was living in. When she moved to the nursing home, one of those RXs expired and was not refilled. That happened 2 months ago.... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Mar 23, 2024

A Wisconsin attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. In general, the short answer is "no," unless there was some kind of formal caretaker relationship established. And it doesn't sound like a situation of abuse or neglect; it sounds like an innocent... View More

4 Answers | Asked in Elder Law, Health Care Law and Personal Injury for California on
Q: Hospital negligence and elder abuse

I have a case open since 2021 the hospital just filled for bankrupcty. And i feel like the lawyers i have are not pushing harder on the settlement. Is it a different procedure when a hospital files for bankrupcty. Can i still find a different lawyer to help me

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Mar 22, 2024

You may find a new attorney. Make sure you consult with attorneys before you switch to make sure you can get a new attorney.

But, make sure there is good reason to switch lawyers. Bankruptcy does change a case, particularly the timing. If there is insurance, the attorney can file a motion...
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4 Answers | Asked in Elder Law, Health Care Law and Personal Injury for California on
Q: Hospital negligence and elder abuse

I have a case open since 2021 the hospital just filled for bankrupcty. And i feel like the lawyers i have are not pushing harder on the settlement. Is it a different procedure when a hospital files for bankrupcty. Can i still find a different lawyer to help me

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answered on Mar 22, 2024

When a hospital files for bankruptcy in California, the procedure for pursuing a case against them can change significantly. The bankruptcy filing might place an automatic stay on pending litigation, which means that your case could be temporarily halted. Your claims may need to be filed through... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Banking, Elder Law and Estate Planning for Georgia on
Q: Bro & I have POA for 93 yr old Mom.He takes her $. Mom has to sell house to pay for care. Where put $ keep from him?

She is in asst livg. He uses credit card for her meds etc & 4 himself & checks from her SS. I live diff state. Property val near $1 m. All her cash is gone, for her care. What vehicle to use for sale proceeds ensure safety of $?

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answered on Mar 21, 2024

If your brother is stealing from your mother, you might need to file a petition to have yourself appointed as your mother‘s conservator. Then, as conservator, you can sue your brother for the funds he stole. And, as conservator, you will have the sole right to manage her financial affairs going... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Banking, Elder Law and Estate Planning for Georgia on
Q: Bro & I have POA for 93 yr old Mom.He takes her $. Mom has to sell house to pay for care. Where put $ keep from him?

She is in asst livg. He uses credit card for her meds etc & 4 himself & checks from her SS. I live diff state. Property val near $1 m. All her cash is gone, for her care. What vehicle to use for sale proceeds ensure safety of $?

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answered on Mar 25, 2024

In your situation, considering the need to protect your mother's finances while she is in assisted living, setting up a trust might be the most secure option. A trust can provide clear instructions on how the funds should be used, specifically for your mother's care and well-being.... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Elder Law, Estate Planning and Banking on
Q: Estate.I have had people tell me that my sister n law took 20 k from my Mom acct when she was still alive.elder abuse?

Witnesses...and my Brother told me 5000. To read will talked to my moms lawyer ,he no longer has the estate they moved to another lawyer.

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answered on Mar 20, 2024

If someone took $20,000 from your mother's account without her consent, especially if she was vulnerable, this could indeed be considered elder abuse, which is a serious issue. It's important to collect all evidence, such as witness statements and financial records, and keep detailed... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant, Personal Injury and Elder Law for California on
Q: Section 8 housing Choice voucher is denying port-in CT,. from CA. With medical need, need to see drs, and return home

while "port-in" is allowed, and voucher can be used "anywhere" how can I get around denial of "port-in" I am senior, and homeless, disabled, injured. I have right to return to town where I am from, and need drs there.

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answered on Mar 19, 2024

In situations like yours, seeking legal assistance is crucial, particularly from an attorney experienced in housing law, specifically those dealing with Section 8 or housing vouchers. In California, you might want to reach out to organizations like the California Rural Legal Assistance or the... View More

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