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I am seeking guidance on obtaining legal guardianship of my 18-year-old daughter, who is transitioning from SSI for her paranoid schizophrenia, OCD, and generalized anxiety. The Social Security office is conducting a medical review under adult rules, and I was informed that I need legal... View More 
answered on Feb 24, 2025
Go to the district court clerk’s office in your county and tell them you want to file a petition for disability/guardianship of your daughter. They have all the necessary forms and will assist you in filing the petition.
I am living in Turkey and trying to access a bank account at Limestone Bank in the United States, which belonged to my uncle who passed away in Kentucky. I have all the necessary documents from the Turkish government proving my right to access this account. However, an individual named Maria... View More
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answered on Feb 18, 2025
You should also connect with the probate court in the Kentucky county where your uncle lived, as they oversee the distribution of assets after death. If needed, you can work with a Kentucky-based attorney who can represent your interests locally - the Kentucky Bar Association can help you find one.... View More
I have extended Kentucky Medicaid coverage under the ACA. I want to know if it would be grounds for a lawsuit if Congress passes a bill that cuts Medicaid funding or coverage, leading to me losing my Medicaid insurance. Additionally, if it is grounds for a lawsuit, what kind of lawyer should I... View More
I have testicular issues that can only be resolved by the removal of my testicles, while also aiding in my idea of a child-free life but my complications make a vasectomy unable to be performed according to my urologist
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answered on Jan 10, 2025
Your situation sounds complex, with multiple medical factors to consider. The inability to get a vasectomy due to complications, combined with your existing testicular issues, makes this a serious medical matter that deserves careful attention. It would be helpful to get detailed documentation from... View More
Can I have the sheriff help me? What can I do? I need a free lawyer?
answered on Feb 20, 2024
Contact the sheriff and give them a copy of your court order.
how would i go about filing criminal charges against ky. dcbs office in such a way as to ensure that any claims made against that dcbs office are actually investigated as they should be and not just ignored or swept under the rug or tried to be turned into anything other than the actual criminal... View More
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answered on Feb 24, 2024
To initiate a process against the Kentucky Department of Community Based Services (DCBS) for alleged criminal violations, including potential civil rights violations under "color of law," you would typically start by documenting all relevant incidents, including dates, times, and... View More
What can I do about getting my daughter's benefits from his death for support for my child his name is xx
answered on Jan 9, 2024
Order his military records from St. Louis from the National Archives. You can find that information online. I would request the entire file, to include medical, DD214, etc. Once you receive, go to the Veteran's Administration website and they will give additional guidance. You may also get... View More
I was my nephew's representative payee for his SSI. SSA started withholding money from my disability check due to overpayment they said my nephew had. I asked for waiver and they approved it, but they didn't reimburse me money they'd taken out of my check for 5 months. Can they do that??
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answered on Dec 27, 2023
If the Social Security Administration (SSA) approved your waiver for your nephew's SSI overpayment but did not reimburse the money they had already withheld from your disability check, it's important to address this issue directly with them. Typically, when a waiver is granted, it should... View More
Father is not on BC, No action has ever been through courts, ive never signed anything. Minor as loved with GP since he was 16mnths, I’ve kept contact over the years even written notes for doctors and take phone calls from hospitals giving permission to his PGM to be the one with him while they... View More
answered on May 15, 2023
I do not practice law in Kentucky, but rather across the river in Ohio. The laws regarding child custody can vary depending on your jurisdiction, so it's important to consult with a local lawyer who can provide advice based on the specific laws in your area.
In general, if there has... View More
Her daughter as her POA deeded everything to herself and sold it. Her mom just passed. We've reported the numerous times to local DCBS and nothing ever comes of it. It seems her daughter has friends in the DCBS who help her and ignore the complaints. I think it's wrong when so many people... View More
answered on Nov 1, 2022
The facts as you have set them out would seem to indicate it is not legal. Medicaid or SS are the only ones who might possibly be obligated to investigate. A decision would then be based on the findings of their investigation as to whether a crime has been committed.
The road has 4 lanes total and a median seperating them into 2 lane roads, I'm certain the bus was in the opposite 2 lanes, I would like to fight this ticket and plead not guilty.
My restitution on this case is over 33,000 but I have paid over 9,000 on this cause in the past 3 years. Will the judge put me in jail because it's not paid in full by the time I go to court?
answered on Sep 11, 2021
It depends on the judge and it depends how much you have been paying lately. Normally judges will be lenient if you’re doing the best you can but if you refused to pay or haven’t paid a lot in the last few months they could give you an ultimatum and say you have to pay X amount with a a certain... View More
I did not know that I even had Medicaid. Then I receive a notice from the court that I was indicted by the grand jury for fraud in Hardin County. At the time I was going to school to be an RN and was raising 4 children. I am married but the time frame they are stating he was unemployed. I never did... View More
answered on Aug 30, 2020
You need to find and hire a competent criminal defense attorney immediately who can help you get out in front of this.
answered on Mar 26, 2020
Not likely due to the current external circumstances. However, once able, you should comply immediately.
One parent is still alive and we have a joint custody agreement, although the child lives with me full time. No relation, the parent just couldn't care for the child anymore so I stepped in to help out.
When should I send a copy of the will?
answered on Aug 18, 2018
You should send it now bc some other documents my need to be executed while she is still alive.
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