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Q: How can I ensure my father's needs are met while in a nursing home?
My father is currently in a Michigan nursing home after suffering a stroke. Although still mentally competent, he requires assistance due to hearing and eyesight issues. I have concerns about my stepmother, his wife, who is unreachable for the nursing home and seems unwilling to discuss his... View More 
Mohamed Murshed
answered on Jun 11, 2026
answered on Jun 11, 2026
Your father's situation involves several overlapping legal concerns that an estate planning and elder law attorney can help address.
As secondary POA for medical decisions, your authority kicks in only if the primary POA is unable or unwilling to act. If the stepmother is the primary... View More
Q: How can I be legally recognized on a mortgage after my husband's death in FL?
My husband passed away, and there is a mortgage loan on our property in Florida. I'm not on the loan, but I am on the mortgage and deed. The mortgage company says they can't discuss the loan with me because I'm not on it, though they allow me to continue making payments.... View More
Barry W. Kaufman
answered on Jun 11, 2026
answered on Jun 11, 2026
DO NOT PUT YOUR CHILDREN ON YOUR DEED. I recommend that you consult a probate attorney to make certain that your husband's estate is properly administered (Unless everything, literally, transferred over to you at the time of his death - bank accounts, insurance policies, cars, etc); and to... View More
Q: How can I be legally recognized on a mortgage after my husband's death in FL?
My husband passed away, and there is a mortgage loan on our property in Florida. I'm not on the loan, but I am on the mortgage and deed. The mortgage company says they can't discuss the loan with me because I'm not on it, though they allow me to continue making payments.... View More
Phillip William Gunthert
answered on Jun 11, 2026
answered on Jun 11, 2026
I am very sorry for your loss and the passing of your husband, please accept my condolences for you and your family at this difficult and sad time. You will want to speak with a Florida Probate Attorney for help and guidance I would advise. But generally speaking, you should have a probate attorney... View More
Q: Could discrepancies in medical records be grounds for legal malpractice or reopening a case?
I recently received my complete case file from my lawyer, who represented me in a personal injury case. Upon reviewing the records, I noticed discrepancies between my case file and the medical records in my regular file related to the accident from my primary care doctor. Specifically, 10-20 visit... View More
Charles Candiano
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answered on Jun 11, 2026
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answered on Jun 11, 2026
I answered variations to this question at least 25 times and I answered this exact question 3 days ago. If you got the policy limits, no error or omission by your attorney matters. Even if mistakes were made, they could not possibly justify the expense of a legal malpractice claim. Lastly, YOU... View More
Q: Could discrepancies in medical records be grounds for legal malpractice or reopening a case?
I recently received my complete case file from my lawyer, who represented me in a personal injury case. Upon reviewing the records, I noticed discrepancies between my case file and the medical records in my regular file related to the accident from my primary care doctor. Specifically, 10-20 visit... View More
James G. Ahlberg
answered on Jun 11, 2026
answered on Jun 11, 2026
Like Mr. Candiano, I've answered a previous variation of your question before on this forum. His answer is correct as was mine.
Some clients are "married to their case," meaning it has become such an obsession that they cannot bear to let it go. My friend, it isn't... View More
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