Navarre, FL asked in Patents (Intellectual Property) for Florida

Q: My father in law is going to be admitted to a state run retirement home by adult protective services of tx. No will

His wife passed away before Christmas and has dementia. He lives in Texas and we live in Florida. He has no will. My husband is the only child of his. They said when he is released from the hospital that he will be sent to the state run nursing home. Then at that time his home will be locked and they will Seize his belongings. Do I have any rights to family belongings that he recently inherited from my grandmothers passing? Or can I have access to these things before they take them from him for face value?

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Kevin E. Flynn
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Kevin E. Flynn
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  • Pittsboro, NC

A: You need an answer from someone that knows. Your question was posted to patents (inventions). You need to seek someone in Texas with knowledge of elder law and related topics.

Good luck.

Kevin E Flynn

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