I will receive a settlement for the physical damages done to my body thus far. Anything further that occurs to my body physically in the future is too bad. I have chosen to not have a revision surgery at this time. The pain I feel is tolerable. However, I know that I face more issues,... View More 
answered on Jun 5, 2017
If you do not have your own attorney for this, you should get one. If you do have one, this is a question for them.
I have been caregiving for my grandmother for 2 years this July and have thus kept her out of a nursing home. Even when we reach the two year mark she can't transfer the house to me just because of the technicality that I am a granddaughter and not a son or daughter. Her only living child has... View More
answered on Apr 19, 2017
Who told you this? PROVIDED your grandmother is of sound mind and she WANTS to leave the house to you, she can. If she wants to give the house to charity she can do that too. If she wants to give the house to the local fire department so they can burn it down as a training exercise she could do... View More
She has a medical problem which may become expensive and is not fully insured. Is my equity (and hers) vulnerable, even if they wait until the sale of the house?
answered on Mar 15, 2017
If health care providers file suit and obtain a judgment against your sister, the judgment becomes a lien on any real property owned by your sister in the county where the judgment was entered. Generally, claims of creditors will attach only to the debtor's interest in the property, not to... View More
I Was Taken To The Hospital By Police For Suicidal Thoughts My Parents Where Never Contacted And I Never Consented To Treatment But Was Not Allowed To Leave. Is That Legal?
answered on Dec 11, 2016
Not my area of specialty but I believe there is legal grounds for a temporary hold (24 hours or 72 hours or something like that) if the police suspect that the person could harm themselves or others. So yeah, it's legal. As for contacting or not contacting your parents, I am not sure what... View More
My sister is declining rapidly
answered on Jul 24, 2015
I am sorry to hear about your sister's situation. It sounds like you or someone else in the family should consult with an attorney who handles guardianships. That attorney may recommend petitioning a court to appoint you or another qualified individual as your sister's guardian.... View More
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