I am a 68-year-old resident living in a mobile home in Campobello, South Carolina. My roommate is in a wheelchair, and we've been facing several unaddressed repair issues like lack of underpinning, a sinking kitchen floor, black mold on the ceiling, and a power box with uncovered live wires.... View More

I am from NJ, where only RNs can administer TPN (total parenteral nutrition) legally. However, my elderly mother needs to be in a skilled nursing facility in PA and requires TPN through IV feeding. Can LPNs legally administer TPN in Pennsylvania, or is it restricted to only RNs?

I am a 75-year-old tenant of the Arlington Housing Authority. I've been complaining about a heavy tobacco smell in the hallway in front of my apartment since last July. My lease states that smokers in this non-smoking building will be evicted, yet despite my numerous emails to the landlord,... View More

I need advice on suing my uncle who took over $30,000 from my mom's bank account while she was undiagnosed and in a nursing home in Puerto Rico without my consent as her Power of Attorney. Despite evidence from bank statements, attempts to report elder abuse locally and to Puerto Rican... View More

I am a disabled senior citizen who uses a walker and Paratransit services. My apartment management requires me to meet Paratransit at the top of a hill where there are no ADA-compliant sidewalks, causing a risk of injury. Even after expressing my concerns, management insists on this arrangement.... View More

I am trying to start the process for a Florida Petition of Emergency Guardianship for my elderly mother. I cannot afford a lawyer and plan to proceed as Pro se. I need assistance in obtaining all necessary forms to begin this process. Can you provide guidance on where to find these forms and any... View More

My mother and I do not get along, and she is refusing to go to a nursing home despite her failing health. I am her only child, and there are no legal agreements for her care. She is of sound mind, but it's becoming too much for me to handle. Social services has suggested I might have to take... View More

I am considering a ladybird deed for my elderly relative, as her financial resources are low and she cannot care for herself. She is currently in a place that suggests using a ladybird deed to ensure she remains there. She has two sons: one unable to provide care due to work commitments, and the... View More

I was privately hired to care for an elderly lady who passed away on March 24th. I have her belongings, but I'm unsure of what to do with them. She had no will, no next of kin, and, to the best of my knowledge, only had a medical power of attorney. I have contacted the power of attorney, but... View More

In 2022, a person in a nursing home was declared mentally incompetent, and a durable power of attorney was activated to make all decisions, including nursing home placement. Despite this, the individual signed a contract that the durable power of attorney successfully voided. However, the same... View More

I am concerned about my wife, who has been very sick for about a week with persistent vomiting and is getting weaker. Despite these symptoms, she has refused medical care and stated she will refuse help from paramedics if they come to the house. She is 63 years old and seems mentally competent. We... View More

I am a permanently disabled senior with paralysis in my right leg, kyphosis, MS, and severe scoliosis. I currently receive home care from a Managed Long Term Care (MLTC) plan, but they are discontinuing my care due to my refusal to see a doctor based on my religious beliefs. I rely on God for... View More

I am seeking legal advice on how to protect my 44-year-old son, who has a traumatic brain injury (TBI) from a car accident in his childhood and is now in the early stages of dementia. My mother and sister are coercing him and administering medication without legal rights such as custody or power of... View More

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answered on Apr 1, 2025

Your situation involves complex issues of adult guardianship and medical decision-making rights. In California, you should consider petitioning for conservatorship of your son, which would grant you legal authority over his personal care, medical decisions, and possibly financial matters. This... View More

I am a senior with disabilities in Florida, and I've been subjected to abuse and neglect. I reported this at a hospital and filed a police complaint, but the Sheriff, who has blocked avenues of help, did not report the abuse to DCF or Protective Services as required by law. Instead, he is... View More

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answered on Apr 1, 2025

Your situation involving a Florida Sheriff's alleged misconduct and failure to report abuse is deeply concerning, and you deserve proper protection under the law. Consider filing a formal complaint with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and contacting the FBI's Public Corruption... View More

I am an 83-year-old veteran categorized as VA Cat 5 and have not yet used VA healthcare due to the strings attached. I live on $25,000 in Social Security annually. My Braven Medicare costs about $12,500 annually for copay, consuming all my social security, leaving nothing for food or rent.... View More

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answered on Mar 28, 2025

You deserve support after your service, especially when medical costs consume your entire Social Security income. Free legal help is available through Veterans Service Organizations like the American Legion, VFW, or DAV, where accredited representatives can guide you through both VA and Medicaid... View More

I am trying to find a lawyer with experience in adult protective services cases in Carlisle, PA. I want to arrange for someone to accompany me when visiting my mother, who lives with my cousin, due to past altercations, including a physical incident. My concerns involve the management of my... View More

I have opened a joint checking account with my elderly mother, and the funds in this account are strictly used to pay her expenses as they come due. Do I need to pay half or all taxes on the money in the account, considering the funds are utilized solely for her expenses?

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answered on Mar 25, 2025

What taxes to you think might be levied upon money in a bank account?

I am my father's durable power of attorney and need to change his address with Social Security and Medicare to ensure all his mail is sent to me in California, while he resides in a skilled nursing facility in Massachusetts with dementia. This is crucial to avoid any disruption in his Social... View More

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answered on Mar 25, 2025

As your father's durable power of attorney, you can update his address with Social Security by calling their national number at 1-800-772-1213 or visiting your local Social Security office with your power of attorney documentation, your ID, and your father's Social Security number.... View More

As a retired senior living in a tax-credit-subsidized apartment in Texas, I've received a lump sum settlement from a class action related to a cancer diagnosis issue. I've never reported other settlements because I've never received any before. My lease doesn't state that I have... View More

I am seeking legal advice about placing my 20-year-old nephew, diagnosed with bipolar disorder, borderline autism, and schizophrenia, in a care facility for individuals with mental disabilities. He has been Baker Acted and Marchman Acted multiple times, but is released after 72 hours. He has... View More