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She is an Elder and we need to get her an mental evaluation, but she refuses to. How can we have her do this?
My grandmother is in the hospital, and she has dementia. My father is her only living child be he is bed bound. Since he's the only living child he's the one in place to make the decision but he can't physically be present which the hospital is asking him to be. Is There a way that... View More 
I elected to stay with the remaining DR. in the practice. I recently discovered there was no effort to transfer my medical records to the remaining Dr in the practice. title-31/chapter-33/section-31-33-2/ is ambiguous in this case of failure to transfer. It appears the records are being held... View More
My grandmother has severe diabetes and dementia she can't handle her glucose by herself My sister is the only one that has being caring for her My mom and aunts explained plenty of times they would not take care of my grandmother and if that happened they would put her in a home. Last year I... View More
What is the statue of limitations on this "wrongful death" case and can I ask for an extension or continuance for filing it?
Also, their is of course a breach of fiduciary duties lawsuit that I would like to file and an immediate request to remove her or an injunction.
Do... View More
She's currently in a hospice with advanced Dementia and was just diagnosed with recurring breast cancer. I reached out to her elder care attorney who isn't interested in helping. I also have Durable Power of Attorney. Any suggestions?
My brother lived in Tempe when exploitation began in 2023. I'm unsure which state to hire an attorney.
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answered on Nov 18, 2024
Since the alleged exploitation occurred while your brother was in Arizona but you experienced harm in California, you could potentially pursue legal action in either state. Each state has different laws regarding elder abuse and personal injury cases, including different statutes of limitations.... View More
Our stairlift broke, my husband and son both have muscular dystrophy. My son cannot manage the stairs without the lift. We have to wait 14 days for a repair man. And we've already paid $900 to have the repair made. It just seems to me that there must be a law to have it repaired in a more... View More
My siblings agreed to keep my mother's ashes at my house but one of my sisters her and i are not on talking terms anymore and she is now demanding to take our mother's ashes. However my sister is unstable and an alcoholic and I don't trust her with my mom. And now she's telling... View More
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answered on Nov 14, 2024
I'm sorry you're going through this challenging situation. Having an agreement with your siblings to keep your mother's ashes at your home is an important factor that the court will consider.
Your sister does have the right to petition the court to gain custody of the ashes,... View More
How was this overlooked by three lawyers and a judge? It seems that something so basic would be confirmed by any attorney. Why would my case be transferred to a new jurisdiction?
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answered on Nov 15, 2024
If the will is not filed for probate it means nothing. Hire a GA attorney to represent your interests.
I don't know why two previous lawyers have not wanted to charge the executor AND his Real Estate Agent/Lawyer/Tax Preparer and Tax Lawyer/Property Management Company Owner. He seems to be holding on to the "no admin required" agreement for dear life. I haven't got a clue why my... View More
My son and daughter in law have since proven not stable and are desperate now to make me sell etc and take my home and money it seems lately. Would a judge rule in my favor if he is a threat to my situation as an elder?
I need a attorney to go over trust, financial, estate with me. The complexity is overwhelming. Policy is main source of income. My daughter is personal representative, co successor Trustee, remainderman, beneficiary as trustee, we have estranged her entire life. My mother's will says my... View More
Trapped inside my home after rain due to street drainage being clogged up and Mayor doesn't want to do ANYTHING about that. When my wheels on my electric chair gets wet I can't use my ramp cause I spin my wheels and I slide all over the place. City Drainage Problems !!!
They've built a O'Reilly's next to me. They've elevated their property at least 3' higher then mine, and there run off waters FLOOD MY YARD and the Street. I've spoken and showed videos to the Mayor, He replied," I Didn't Know it was that bad." When i... View More
I have photos of the disgusting community garbage area with garbage on the ground, filthy rotten garbage bins and a house right next to me that has a completely open side which is a nesting area for the rats. I have paid $500 to Terminix to clean the crawl space under my house but it needs more... View More
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answered on Nov 15, 2024
You have several options to address this serious health and safety issue. Start by filing a complaint with the San Mateo County Environmental Health Services Division, which handles reports of rat infestations and unsanitary conditions in residential areas.
Next, contact the California... View More
My 78 year old husband was taken to the ER for Suicidal Ideation caused by his memory issues. They took his clothes , credit cards phone and wedding ring. They did an inventory. He was transferred to a psych hospital. When he checked out of the psych hospital the gave him his clothes, phone and... View More
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answered on Nov 8, 2024
If the ring was worth alot of money you can sue for conversion in General Sessions Court. You will need an attorney, witnesses to the ring's turnover and coming up missing, and its value. Name of hospital and its registered agent will have to be determined. Adding a suspected nurse as a... View More
My mother-in-law entered a nursing home and it was private pay. We had to pay a month up front. We paid with my credit card. She died after 2 weeks so we are owed a refund. The facility wants to issue the check payable to the estate of mother-in-law but since we paid for it, shouldn't we be... View More
answered on Nov 7, 2024
I'm sorry to hear of your loss.
Unfortunately, the answer to your question depends on what the agreement says when you made the payment. Without seeing the paperwork it is impossible to provide any real advice. You should consult with a local attorney who can look at the paperwork and... View More
The victim is in the early stages of frontal temporal dementia and has been scammed out of over $100,000 and now in the mist of another scam and is around $100,000 but his family cannot find someone to help.
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answered on Nov 8, 2024
Family needs to call law enforcement now. Then a Conservatorship is filed. Ward needs an attorney.
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