....HOSPITAL AWAITING PLACEMENT IN AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY . MEDICAID PAPERS HAVE BEEN FILED . AM I, AS A SON LEGALLY REQUIRED TO FOOT THE BILL FOR MY MOTHER'S EXTENDED CARE ?
answered on Aug 9, 2021
If your mother qualifies for Medicaid then this program will be paying for your mother's care facility and prescriptions. In general, the family of a person are not legally responsible to pay that person's bills unless the family member signed a contract with the facility, for example.... View More 
All paperwork frm doctor and postmaster have been forwarded and HOA refusing to install when other members elderly members in community have mailbox at their home as opposed to community mailbox. Subject is 84 yrs and cannot walk without sever pain and assistance. This has been ongoing for 2 years.... View More
answered on Jun 27, 2021
I recommend you have the senior contact Bend Legal Aid for assistance: (541) 385-6950
Likely the senior will need to install the mailbox or mail slot at their home and inform the Postal Service.
3 seporate times the lady has wondered out and police has brought her home.
answered on May 17, 2021
If a temporary guardian and conservator have been appointed that person will step in to take control of the protected person's medical and placement decisions as well as controlling her finances. The temporary conservator will be responsible to paying all of her bills. The temporary guardian... View More
answered on May 15, 2021
It sounds like the person you care for has either been civilly committed or the court has appointed a Guardian or Conservator for her. If she has been civilly committed then the state of Oregon will be responsible for determining where she lives and coordinating her care. If she has a guardian then... View More
SETTLEMENT VERY QUITE, There has to be a way of digging this up, But how if this employer kept this hush-hush
answered on Apr 10, 2021
An Oregon attorney could answer best, but your post remains open for two weeks. As a general matter nationwide, some unified court systems display cases online. Some systems might require registration to use their resources. That would be if the matter was filed as a lawsuit with an index number.... View More
Person drive way.i want to get it home but they don't want to let it go.its a money thing.it is in his name.what are the rules?
answered on Mar 2, 2021
If the car is in your husband's name then he is in control of deciding where it should be stored. If your husband signed a Power of Attorney then the person named as Agent could also decide about the car. The only other way to control your husband's assets is to have a Conservator... View More
I am trying to get ready to plan for end of life, but have no one to appoint as a health care proxy, medical/patient advocate, executor, or digital fiduciary.
I have no spouse, siblings, or children. My friends are older than me, living out-of-state, and/or would not be up to the task of... View More
answered on Feb 2, 2021
Yes, this is absolutely possible and good for you for doing your advance planning. You can start by looking at the Guardian Conservator Association of Oregon https://www.gcaoregon.org/practitioners. You can also hire an experienced estate planning attorney who will give you referrals to... View More
Roof leaking . Kitchen cabinets falling in. Bathroom plumbing backed up. Kitchen sink leaking which took 5 times to fix. Ceiling leaks in bedroom, bathroom, and smaller bedroom, and around the front door. I was told the house was worked on by professionals, yet when I tried to get information... View More
answered on Oct 27, 2020
I recommend you contact the Oregon Dept. of Justice's Consumer Protection hotline at 503-378-4320 or toll-free in Oregon at 877-877-9392.
As you've learned, inspections should always be done before purchasing.
Because you are low income Legal Aid Services of Oregon may be... View More
My mother passed away 2 weeks ago. My sister, who had POA, told me that the accounts have been closed and there is no longer access to them or the ability to investigate them. Is she correct? I suspected that she took some financial liberties about a year ago and asked her to open up the accounts.... View More
answered on Oct 2, 2020
I'm very sorry for your loss. Just because the accounts are closed does not mean that you have no recourse. I recommend you consult with a probate litigator who can evaluate your specific situation and give you an opinion as to the likelihood of success for your case.
She owns 3 other adult foster homes and is very understaffed, she has asked me to work 7 consecutive 24 hour shifts I do get to sleep during the night though. I get paid $200 per 24 hour shift and while I would just quit there would be no one to cover my shifts and I can’t leave the residents... View More
answered on Sep 23, 2020
Hi, she can ask you to do that, yes. I think there is a minimum wage issue here that you may not realize. $200 divided by 24 hours = $8.33 per hour. It looks like Washington state's minimum wage is $12.00 per hour. I would reach out to an employment law attorney for a consultation if you are... View More
She waited for him to be incapacitated by dementia to have him sign my two sister's and I out of his will.
My father told us girls that we would get his property when he passed away.
She had strangers sign saying he was of sound mind, and that he was writing us out of the will.... View More
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answered on Aug 4, 2020
As Heirs and Next Of Kin, you and the Sisters have standing to file a Will Contest. Hopefully you have not waited too long as assets can be dissipated quickly. Get your Witnesses together, along with medical records, to prove Dementia. Hire a competent attorney.
We have been here over a year and there has never been a problem. Originally we were to share the kitchen and living room. It is difficult to share the living room because of it's size. We came home today and found she had placed a lock on the kitchen door. We also have our own personal... View More
answered on May 8, 2020
Your question is currently categorized under Elder Law in Oregon. Do you live in Auburn, WA? I think you will get better answers if you choose Landlord - Tenant as your category. Be sure to also choose the correct state since laws vary from state to state.
Good luck to you!
I live in Eugene, OR. My father is in Yucca Valley, CA in memory care facility since 1/2019. His wife had control of his advance directive and finances. After urging for months she put me on the HIPA and efforts were being made by social worker to get me added to the advance directive. However, she... View More
answered on Mar 17, 2020
Since your father is in California you will need to hire an attorney who is licensed to practice in that state. I recommend you post your question under California instead of Oregon.
My step father attempted to kill my mother and was removed from the home by the police. He is now living out of town and his guardian has acquired a court order for me (step daughter) to deliver all of his belongings at my expense out of town . I’m currently my mothers only caregiver around the... View More
answered on Jan 7, 2020
Pretty much any time someone gets a court order without a chance for you to appear and contest the order before it is issued the court needs to allow a chance for you to object and ask for a hearing. However if you were given advance notice that someone was going to court to get such an order that... View More
After my step dads major stroke to the right side of his brain, he became aggressive. Especially towards my mom and I ... He even notified others of his intentions to stab her to death. He was removed from the home by the police and now living with a man he hasn't seen in over 55 years and... View More
answered on Jan 7, 2020
You and your family are experiencing a very complicated elder law issue. I recommend you hire an experienced local elder law attorney to assist you. Your question cannot be answered online.
When I've asked her for an accounting of the trust she says "there's no money so there is no trust. Real property has been sold along with vehicals including recreation vehicals. Each beneficiary was to get 1/3 of his estate and upon his death was to distributed to us kids. He was... View More
answered on Jan 6, 2020
It is possible that your father never transferred his assets into his Trust. If, for example, his property was jointly held with his wife then it is not controlled by his Trust. I recommend you hire a local probate attorney who can write a demand letter to the Trustee(s) to try to determine... View More
My wife and I recently relocated from Portland to Palm Springs. For the past 4 years my wife has acted as the Power of Attorney for her elderly aunt who has no kids and only a brother and sister who have been unable to care for her. My wife coordinated the placement of her in a care facility as she... View More
answered on Dec 10, 2019
It's possible that Medicaid will see paying for your travel as a valid expense as long as it benefited your aunt and was not just for a visit. You will also have to check your Power of Attorney to make sure it authorizes you to make this kind of purchase. You would likely benefit from an... View More
My father has an elderly friend that we believe is being manipulated by foreigners for money in a promise for a relationship. He might have spent tens of thousands if not hundreds to help a female make it to America for a relationship. This female seems to have multiple medical or other problems... View More
answered on Nov 18, 2019
This is a common scam and is considered elder financial abuse, most likely. You may call local law enforcement or adult protective services to report your concerns. You can also alert your father's friend's bank to be on the lookout for suspicious, large transactions. If your... View More
I have been accused of violating my lease. They say they have me on camera. I have a signed statement from the man who actually committed the offense. I am 80 and in a wheelchair. I cannot take this harassment anymore. It is adversely affecting my health. I have been in Home Forward for 24... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2019
It is unclear whether this is still in an informal state of resolution or if you are being sued in court. Either way, you likely do indeed need the aid of a landlord-tenant attorney. Simply make an appointment to review everything with a local one and see where you go from there.
Oregon Revised Statutes 98-805
answered on Oct 15, 2018
Possession of 10 lbs is likely to be illegal. Your safest bet is to simply report it to the police and go from there. They might even tow it off for you as evidence.
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