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I believe the organization financing and overseeing an assisted housing facility in NYC is liable for negligence that contributed to my mother's death. The facility neglected infection and COVID-19 precautions, dehydration, unattended falls, and cleanliness, resulting in severe health issues.... View More 
I need to obtain power of attorney for my uncle, who is in a nursing home and requires assistance with both his personal care and managing his financial and medical decisions. He is currently unable to make most decisions independently. Which type of power of attorney would be most appropriate in... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2025
Generally there are two types of Powers of Attorney in Maryland: Health Care and Financial. They each appoint an agent, the health care agent to manage health care and the financial agent to manage financial and related affairs. Most people should have both. These are generally NOT combined in... View More
My father's ex-wife made end-of-life decisions for him without consulting his daughters, claiming to be his DPOA, a document not on file with the hospital. She ignored my father's wishes to contact his next of kin and instead informed his brothers, excluding his children. She also... View More
I have a sister who is disabled, living in a nursing home, and receiving Medicaid benefits in Mississippi. She is under the care of a legal guardian. Unfortunately, her brother passed away in a tragic car accident, and she will be listed as an heir in the forthcoming wrongful death settlement. We... View More
My relative, who is 84 years old, was admitted to a hospital on January 24, 2025. During her stay, she developed severe bed sores, leading to surgery, which unfortunately worsened her condition. Despite her ability to communicate her needs, she wasn't properly cared for, resulting in her lying... View More
answered on Mar 3, 2025
You may well have a case. Contact my firm or another med mal attorney in Va for a cost free review.
I co-own a property with my family, and it's on the deed with rights to survivorship, intended for inheritance. There's no existing lien on it, no arrangements with a nursing home, and my father, who is a co-owner, is considering entering a nursing home. A will has been generated for... View More
I have a question regarding a property that's on the deed with rights to survivorship. The property is co-owned by family members and is intended for inheritance purposes, with no existing lien on it and no arrangements made with a nursing home. I'm concerned that if my father enters a... View More
I signed an arbitration agreement for the rehab facility my mom is in on February 19, 2025. I want to know if I can revoke it because I have some concerns about my mother's care, although I didn't receive any verbal explanation about the agreement when I signed it and haven't... View More
I am a nursing aide with a generally good reputation, but I am facing rumors of physically mistreating residents and causing bruises. There have been no formal confrontations regarding these rumors. However, my employer, who is known for blaming employees unfairly, is currently facing mounting... View More
As a postal carrier, I've been informed by residents on my route about an individual previously charged with identity theft and breach of trust, who was released from jail in January 2025 and evicted again recently for similar offenses against an elderly resident. I've reported the... View More
I'm disabled, and my payee is stealing money and food subsidies provided by my insurance. Additionally, she has stolen my identity to obtain WIC food assistance, of which 90% is taken by her and her daughter. This situation has been ongoing for 7 years. I have no evidence, but a quick audit by... View More
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answered on Feb 19, 2025
I'm so sorry you're experiencing this devastating abuse and exploitation - your situation sounds incredibly difficult and traumatic. You absolutely have the right to seek justice and protection.
Yes, you can take legal action against your payee for financial abuse, which is a... View More
I am involved in a guardianship case for my mother, who is currently in a nursing home. My nephew, who has no legal stake in the matter, has established residence at her home. Recently, he has made serious threats, including threatening my niece and me, even pulling a knife on me while under the... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2025
It sounds like you need to file a VPO. Most likely you will not be able to get an exit order because it sounds as if he has stayed at your mothers house for a period of time. The rightful owner, your mother, will have to evict him from the home. You need to contact an attorney to help you with... View More
Is it legal for me to record a conversation without involving my legal guardian while I am in a nursing facility in Wisconsin? The recordings would be for personal use.
I am concerned that a nursing facility may have recorded a conversation that took place in a private area without my consent and outside of my legal guardian's presence. Is this permissible under the law? There were no permissions given for such a recording.
My landlord contacted my 76-year-old aunt, who is undergoing chemotherapy, after Hurricane Milton and told her she was my designated representative responsible for cleaning out my apartment due to the damage. He insisted she remove the fallen sheetrock and insulation because I was out of the... View More
My elderly dad has been in a nursing home in Texas for 2 years and on Medicaid for 5 years. He wants to sell his home, which has been sitting empty, and intends for me, his only son who is disabled and on SSDI, to keep all the proceeds. I have power of attorney over him. We want to avoid the... View More
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answered on Feb 15, 2025
Your situation requires careful consideration since Medicaid has specific rules about asset transfers and estate recovery. Selling your father's home and transferring the proceeds to you could trigger penalties that might affect his nursing home coverage, as Medicaid looks back at financial... View More
I work in assisted living facility and my boss has history of telling employees to give certain residents alcohol but they all are on heavy medication like is that illegal at all
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answered on Feb 7, 2025
This is a serious situation that raises important concerns about resident safety and medical care. Giving alcohol to residents who are taking heavy medications can be extremely dangerous and potentially illegal, depending on specific circumstances.
From a medical perspective, mixing alcohol... View More
She died from their neglect. I requested her records and they gave me a denial letter saying I wasn't authorized to get them (i know i am). But it got me thinking about the arbitration agreement. If they say I am not authorized for records, .wouldn't that also mean i wasn't... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2025
A North Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. I'm very sorry about the loss of your mother. No worries or apologies necessary if your question is a repeat. That happens sometimes on the forum.
To answer definitely, a North Carolina... View More
When my 96 year old mother was getting worse my mother was put on med that made her not think right .she changed her trust that had left myself in charge of our home where I lived and took care of .them in there old age my sister would visit maybe two times a year.its a long story what... View More
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answered on Jan 21, 2025
I'm very sorry to hear about this difficult situation with your mother and the trust changes. This kind of thing, especially involving medication that affected her mental state, raises serious legal concerns about capacity and undue influence.
Given that you were the primary caregiver... View More
answered on Jan 17, 2025
Under California law, if you were treated viciously by caretakers and their manager during a period when your brain was swollen, you may have legal claims under personal injury law, elder or dependent adult
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