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My dad lives in another state. I am his DPOA for healthcare, financial and numerous other items. I am his healthcare proxy,also.
We have a letter signed by doctor that Dad should not be making his own financial or personal decisions.
The medical personnel Ca is stating that this... View More 
answered on Jan 5, 2023
Generally, a DPOA that is valid when executed (in any state) will remain valid even if you move to another state; however, it is still a good idea to execute a DPOA in the new state. Typically a DPOA is for financial decisions, not medical.
You should probably look into a Durable Power of... View More
The APS worker then told everything to my abuser and told the abuser to record me, because I am making false accusations. But I didn't,, the APS worker refused to to help me make copies of the documents I needed to give her and yelled at me when I asked for someone who is trauma-informed,... View More
answered on Dec 31, 2022
MORE INFO IS NEEDED.
This doesn't sound like a run of the mill DV case.
My mom is able to sign paper work due to a stroke from COVID-19 in February 2022 her nursing home wants me to sign paper work I don't understand
answered on Dec 19, 2022
I would imagine the paperwork is standard admission documents, financial documents, and likely advanced care directive documents. If your mom is going into a nursing home and had a stroke, you should likely setup a trust or will if you have not already for her, and you should probably work on... View More
Mom is sick. Brother has been taking money, lying about funds, had her will changed and causing mom to be depressed.I Am 63& don't have any more money to pay my lawyer..
answered on Dec 14, 2022
You should go to Court on January 6, 2023 and speak to the judge. You should be paying your lawyer. No one is going to work for free on your case.
This just happened on Thanksgiving Day and I need urgent help. They are Anxiously trying to cremate my mother's body and are awaiting a death certificate from Placer County to proceed, even without a Funeral Service!!!
There are so many red flags in this case, and this all developed... View More
answered on Dec 8, 2022
Attorneys do not bring people to justice for murder, unless they are district attorneys. You need to bring your concerns to the police or sheriff's department in the jurisdiction where the suspicious conduct occurred. A proper investigation can be done, if warranted.
In addition,... View More
My grandsons mother has alienated my son. Now she is beginning the hateful vicious lies about me. I am 66 years old. My grandson and I have a very close bond. He loves his grandma and I love him. His mother doesn’t seem to care about the abuse she is causing to her son
She does not... View More
answered on Dec 5, 2022
Yes, anyone can sue for anything at any time.
The issue, in my opinion, is whether you can find a lawyer to accept the case on a contingency. That means the lawyer would not get paid unless the case settles/goes to trial with a verdict for you.
I think you will have a difficult time... View More
I have worked at multiple SNF facilities (Post-Acute care, LTC STC) that assign 20-28 residents in an 8-hour NOC shift or 10 residents in an 8-hour PM shift to one CNA. Many need incontinence, toileting, feeding, bathing, & hygiene care assistance, fall risk monitoring & pain management,... View More
answered on Dec 1, 2022
As an attorney whose practice focuses on older adults, this is very disturbing to hear reports like this. I would suggest you call California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR.ORG) at 800-474-1116. They're a non-profit that advocates for older adults, particularly those in... View More
…mos. I’ve never been late paying rent, on October 10th this year I received a 60dy notice to quit by way of being taped to the door knob of my back door, it was no cause no cause without reason. What to do?
answered on Nov 10, 2022
You should refer to the terms of your lease agreement. There are likely terms in the lease agreement that allow either party the opportunity to terminate the lease without any cause with prior notice.
Elder uncle Carlos' granddaughter, coerced him into signing an auto loan while he was in severe pain and not in his right mind at the time. Her name was not added to the loan, but she took possession of the vehicle. Carlos' credit is pristine, but financially does not qualify for any... View More
answered on Nov 3, 2022
Financial Elder abuse is found under Welfare and Institutions Code Section 15610.30, et seq. It is unclear from your description, but it sounds like Karla used your uncle, Carlos, to obtain a car from a dealership, then Karla took the vehicle and did not pay the monthly loan, but rather Carlos was... View More
3. When being discharged to nursing facility his sister moves him without his knowledge.
He states that she doesn't have durable power of attorney.
He wants me to make decisions so he can be near me. Feels he gets better with me near by
I live in Hemet CA (Riverside... View More
answered on Sep 22, 2022
He should speak with an estate planning attorney. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship. You should seek an attorney for formal legal advice and representation.]
I'm 68 retired us veteran city took my home using code inforcement. Then court appt reciever
answered on Aug 19, 2022
You should look for a lawyer with experience handling both elder abuse claims and civil rights cases. You might also contact the local ACLU office and ask for their help.
Do not delay because every moment counts.
answered on Aug 18, 2022
what are you suing for, and why?
Are you saying a hotel refused to rent a room? if so why?
I'm the oldest sibling, and I have three (3) brothers and one (1) sister. Approximately 10 years ago my Mother gave my sister what I believe is a limited power of attorney to manage her property and assets. I was born in Dayton, Ohio. A few years after authorizing the above-noted power of... View More
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answered on Aug 7, 2022
A fiduciary litigation attorney can help you attempt to get someone else appointed as conservator for your mother, and the conservator can sue your sister to get stolen money and assets back.
I went to Northridge Hospital on 6/14. in chronic pain with Essential Thrombocythemia Hemorrhage Severe/ JAK2 mutation and degenerative disc disease. Admitted 6/15, The Doctor discovered it was my back by 6/17. The hospital contacted Woodland skilled nursing rehab facility to transfer me to. A... View More
answered on Jul 28, 2022
Are you a veteran? If you are, get to the closest VA hospital emergency room. If you are not already enrolled, they will enroll you while you are there.
If you are not a veteran, look for a civil rights lawyer or law firm who handle elder abuse cases, who can help you. Keep all your... View More
My grandparents passed away over 10 years ago and I am trying to get their medical history. I am not the executor of their estate (they didn't do estate planning before passing away) and my father is the death certificate holder. I live in California, however, they passed away in New York. I... View More
answered on Jul 13, 2022
You are right on the money with the HIPAA reference. Everyone has a right to privacy in their medical information. So, if one spouse is in the hospital and the other spouse calls to ask how the hospitalized person is doing, the hospital is not even allowed to acknowledge the person is in the... View More
My mother currently lives in the house she purchased with my late father. Fully paid and in their trust. She is showing signs of dementia and we expect the need for full time in-home or assisted living care within the next year. In a recent review of my father's trust, we found an unexpected... View More
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answered on Jul 6, 2022
Talk to an elder law attorney. You might be able to keep the house AND get Medicaid to pay for her care.
She didnt have relationships with her two children. One was ordered to move out and had a protective restraining order about 6 months prior to death and her other child she hadn't seen in 15 years. However the son she had no contact with for 15 years came one day and got POA. However, my... View More
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answered on Jul 5, 2022
When a person dies with no will, then state law determines who inherits. Assuming your grandmother was unmarried when she died and all of her biological and adopted children survived her, then her children inherit in equal shares. Grandchildren would not inherit.
As an out-of-state son (#1) and named beneficiary, is it possible to get a trust accounting and a copy of the current (I've seen an older one) trust from a completely uncooperative other son (#2) who is the executor and POA? He keeps moving my mother to different facilities (early alsheimers)... View More
answered on Jun 22, 2022
Unfortunately, you may have an elder abuse situation on your hands. Elder abuse includes both physical abuse and taking advantage of someone with limited mental capacity by spending all their money. I'm sorry to say it sounds like you need to hire a lawyer because your brother won't... View More
I wanted to go to my root canal dentist who was in the plan but they insisted i go to their sister office; as it turned out he was nor in the plan and i had to appeal to get them paid.
answered on Apr 12, 2022
A California attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Nationwide, claimants do sometimes include interest in filing arbitrations for health care services (I cannot speak for California rules with AAA or other arbitration forums). But as a practical matter, it... View More
Her oldest daughter has Power of Attorney,
placed her in a facility without asking or talking to her about other living options she has available to her. She doesn't want to live nor need to live in a facility. She also has a Living Trust. She has options to live with relatives or... View More
answered on Mar 21, 2022
So long as she has the "capacity" to make her own decisions, she can make her own choices, including revoking a power of attorney. If a contract was signed with a valid power of attorney in place, that will have to be looked at. You should have your mom see an estate planning attorney,... View More
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