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answered on Oct 27, 2018
They are legal in all 50 states. There is nothing illegal about them. Any business or service provider can freely chose how they want to conduct business, subject to existing law. Many of them are on a very limited or fixed income.
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My son is abusive, aggressive, never helped in chores or made contribution or rent. He graduated college. I am a disabled elderly man, his abusive, bully, he scares me. I do not want him to come back into my home. I asked him for the house key, and he turned it to... View More 
answered on Sep 11, 2018
This is a tough position. On the one hand you love your son, and on the other you have to protect yourself.
Your risk of shaming the locks outside of an agreement is that your son has a right to notice.
If, however, your son legitimately scares you, and he is exhibiting aggressive... View More
I am oldest son , i feel i should of been on paperwork
answered on Sep 3, 2018
The decision is made by your father not by anyone else including your sister or you, if he's doing this advance directive while he is still of sound mind and body
Both of their names are on the house. Does she have to sell?
answered on May 15, 2018
Better have your mother talk to a lawyer and see if he is still of sound mind and body to sign a power of attorney so your mother can sell the house.
My brother is an addict. Before we knew this he was my mother's caretaker. We remove him from my mother’s home about 5 years ago after he stole a large amount of her money. Now we are applying for Medicaid for my mother who has been in an assisted living facility for over two years. She is... View More
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answered on Apr 27, 2018
It all depends what degree the charges are and his past criminal record and background and whether he already served county or prison time before. Also, has he kicked the habit? He's facing anywhere from fines to a criminal record, probation, community service and even jail.
(1) "to transact any business at all" (2) "to arrange for my entrance into any nursing home... and to pay all bills for my care" and (3) "to review any information regarding my physical or mental health and to disclose or deny such information..."? Or are these... View More
answered on Apr 24, 2018
A lawyer would need to review the whole document before giving you an opinion about what it covers. In any event no attorney is going to give you a legal opinion on a free website you will need to take that document to a lawyer pay him for his review. Websites like these are for quick questions and... View More
Is it ethical for an attorney who is the retired attorney's partner and spouse to file a substitution of attorney when the court appointed attorney retires? Then refer to themselves as court appointed even though he/she has never been court appointed and allow court orders to list he/she as... View More
answered on Apr 13, 2018
Maybe, but more information would be needed to properly answer your question. I suggest you setup a consultation with a lawyer it may cost you a few bucks for the consult, but at least you will get the information you need.
answered on Apr 5, 2018
That would depend on how you are doing the transfer. I suggest you call one of us lawyers and setup an in office consultation. If you are looking to do this yourself expect to pay for the advise, if you wish the lawyer to draft any documents for you, some of us offer a free consultation.
I have no written agreement. Will I have to pay that back before Medicaid can kick in
answered on Mar 6, 2018
It depends on the county and caseworker. An agreement should really be made so that they don't assume that you are helping mom shelter assets and she isn't penalized.
My mom has been helping a woman with Parkinson's. She has a dog and a cat. She was hospitalized for 10 days and the pets stayed with us at our house. She left the hospital AMA today and went back to her (disgusting) apartment and we had to give her the pets back. I want to find a reason I can... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2018
You can contact the local SPCA office, but it also may get her in trouble and animals are great for people recovering from medical problems.
This is not through courts. Her father and his wife is trying to claim her on their 2017 taxes she has not been in his care since Feb 2017 nor has she with him she was still using his address to go to school in his area she was taking train or bus to school every day.there was a case filed in Feb... View More
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answered on Jan 10, 2018
If the Court did not sign an order giving you legal custody, than you do not have legal custody. Unless and until you do, your questions are moot. To properly answer your questions and address your concerns, the best way to handle this is by retaining an experienced matrimonial attorney. You need... View More
I am paying for the bulk of her care and home expenses as I am Guardian.I keep excellent records.How will I be payed back upon the sale of the house?One sister objects to everything!!
answered on Mar 15, 2018
You won't. We never recommend that people pay their parent's medical bills, because there is no guarantee that you will be reimbursed. If your mom cannot afford the care, I would look into getting her on Medicaid.
answered on Mar 2, 2018
Assuming that you qualify for Medicaid, they cover whatever your income doesn't. So if you have $1,500 /month from social security and your assisted living is $7,000 /month, Medicaid will cover $5,000. This is a VERY basic example, there are a couple other factors that come in to play, but I... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2018
Not unless you sign as an individual, as opposed to signing as POA for your dad.
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answered on Aug 3, 2017
There is an insufficent factual basis to answer your questions and address your concerns.
answered on Mar 2, 2018
You don't. Apply for Medicaid. Do NOT cover the bills out of your own pocket, you will NOT be reimbursed. Apply for Medicaid and they'll cover the bills.
We are trying to establish an "Asset Protection Trust" with a "Life Estate Agreement" for my elderly parents. There is debate that their POA is flawed. It allows them to have the recipient of the POA to "Sell, Buy, Give, or Dispose" of any of their property. It does... View More
answered on Jun 1, 2017
One of the biggest issues I see is when a document is TOO specific. MANY PoAs go into GREAT detail and never use the words "or otherwise transfer" which makes it clear the agent is not only allowed to do x but also to just generally manage the property. 50 pages of detail without the one... View More
the physician with a law suit claiming she has a POA. How can this be handled. Who determines validity if it is true?
answered on Mar 25, 2017
In general the newest POA would control I suggest you setup a consultation with a lawyer if it is important to you.
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