She lives in Florida and my father has dementia and we are finding out about unpaid loans and she doesn't want anything to compromise her home.
answered on Dec 26, 2022
If this is their homestead, a spouse cannot be removed from the deed (the property can't even be sold) without the consent of both spouses.
The other attorney who responded is correct, you likely will need to consult with a guardianship attorney to assist your father.
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FL Statute 768 is quoted by Lawyers to me, in their efforts to don't present a medical assassins case, every time I consult every Lawyer I've consulted, after a group of Doctors murdered my mother in front of my eyes with their protocols, practices, and deftly persistent actions against... View More
answered on Nov 4, 2022
So sorry to hear about your tragedy. Florida Statutes are enacted, amended, or repealed by the Florida Legislature, where you are represented by your State Senator and your State Representative. If you don't know who they are, you can find them by inputting your address here:... View More
I see the spendthrift clause within a Living Trust to allow me (Trustee) to manage a Trust in my parent's (Grantor's) name. This will restrict and protect my brother's interests from creditors or greedy step-kids.
I also see that they (Grantor's) remain in control until... View More
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answered on Mar 29, 2024
I think more information is needed to give a proper response here. How assets are titled is very important in trust planning. If assets are not appropriately titled in the name of the trust, it could lead the trust to not having authority over the particular asset. I would suggest meeting with an... View More
I moved into this hotel after major surgery on my foot because of medications that I was going to be on and didn't think it was safe for me to be alone at home I ended up staying here because I lost my apartment and so now they're making me move every 21 days and I have pins and screws in... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2024
A hotel is not a rehabilitative facility. Nobody knows what this lease says; you need to take it to a lawyer.
Can I submit an invoice to be reimbursed upon the sale of the home?
answered on Mar 24, 2024
Yes, you can pay the taxes. You should also look into whether the home is exempt.
But someone should be responsible for his financial affairs; that person should take care of the tax payments.
If they wouldnt pay 12,000 assessments fees they were obligate to sale their little place then they only want having a family member having a guardianship . Also, making hire professional JWB realty never said parents should pay all from their little place money.Plus they make parents sale their... View More
answered on Mar 13, 2024
I am sorry to hear what your parents are going through. However, your questions are not clear.
You said you have a hearing soon and judge issued an order making you pay lawyer fee in the next few years. Does that mean yo already have an attorney working for you and you are happy with the... View More
Father being abused no monies are gifts given only to his daughter and wife in Alaska I just left Alaska in November
answered on Jan 22, 2024
You should submit this question to Alaska Elder Law as you will need an opinion from the state where the elder is located .This may also be an Alaska Probate Law question if you have questions about what the estate is proposing as a distribution.
My folks 87 & 89 sold their house moved into a condo, rent until close. Now realtor is kicking them out & changed locks. They have 2 cats that’s the HOA does not allow but they were not aware when they made the deal and the HOA will not approve their rental application. They paid 1 month... View More
answered on Jan 21, 2024
This is more of a real estate or a landlord tenant question than an elder law question. I would suggest that you choose one of those categories are resubmit your question.
In 2019, my grandmother’s caregiver told the family that the doctor said her dementia was getting worse and she could not drive or make any financial decisions. In 2020, my grandmother’s lawyer, who is friends with the caregiver, allowed my grandmother to sign over her condo and change her... View More
answered on Jan 1, 2024
Sure, it merits looking at. But the different signature doesn't necessarily mean that her mental ability was diminished.
increase in aprtment monthly fee and healthcare services and incidental charges:
community will employ cost control measures consistent with sound financial practices and the need for regular and continued maintainence of the community and the level o services provided. Resident... View More
answered on Nov 29, 2023
Yes, that appears to be what it means. Like other rental contracts, the price can usually go up periodically, yearly in this case.
Purchased Dalis in Honolulu in the 70's/80's also Chagall - Homage to Marc Chagall. Will they appraise?
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answered on Nov 6, 2023
A civil trial lawyer would be the kind of lawyer you need but someone who specializes in gender law. I would call your homeowner's insurance company to see if they will provide a lawyer to represent you.
The buyer ( an elderly disabled Vietnam Veteran), had agreed to a Lady Bird deed with the brokers father, but the broker switched it to a life estate deed and added her own name.
She was at the closing as a “friend” of the buyer.
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answered on Nov 6, 2023
You are not clear about who the remainderman is. But you can probably sue to set aside the
Deed with a good FL attorney. But you will have to explain why you signed a Deed with the wrong grantees.
I live in ny.
Deed is written in his name OR mine
He’s 75 years old
answered on Nov 6, 2023
It depends on what your divorce papers stated upon your divorce and whether the home has homestead protection. Usually, a home of this type as a primary residence in the State of Florida is deemed homestead and protected and not subject to nursing home/Medicaid and the like.
He is or his civil real estate atty. says I have 10 days to turn the car over a long with his guns.
I turned the guns in last February after he was arrested for trying to kill me.
answered on Oct 26, 2023
It essentially depends on the registration of the vehicle. If it was registered to you 13 years ago, and there is no written contract to the contrary, your ex doesn't have a case.
She gets about 1,800 a month in SS and 241 in a death benefit from her husband since all her funds go to the home what about the condo
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answered on Oct 4, 2023
No question asked.. But you need to consult with a FL attorney now about Medicaid, SS, fiduciary obligations, and real property title, before you get your principal in alot of trouble.
In netral bank cost thousands. Then june23 slapped a unlawful detainer now I'm tresspassed is this legal
answered on Jul 18, 2023
You need to schedule a consultation with an attorney to evaluate all the facts and related communications. The action against you may or may not be lawful, depending on the details, and even if it's lawful, you may have potential counterclaims for money damages.
Control over all assets changed his Will, sold his car - accessed and closed his 3 personal bank accounts, transferred $ to her accounts ect .. from the hospital my father ended up in long term care / she sold the home they lived in which was 50/50 - took her 50% and moved with her family in... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2023
You and your father should discuss this with an attorney in Tennessee who is familiar with elder law. It is not, as of yet, a matter of Florida law.
No cameras or bracelets
answered on Jun 29, 2023
Possibly, if the facility was negligent, and if the patient, or the patient's guardian or relatives have suffered damages resulting from such negligence.
I am a co-successor trustee with one of my siblings, for my parents trust. They both have passed. We are going to sell their house, which is in the trust. Do we two, as the successor trustees, have the sole discretion on how the house proceeds get deposited and/or distributed? Or, does a third... View More
answered on May 2, 2023
In general, the trustees, not the beneficiaries, decide how to administer the trust, including the making pf decisions such as where the trust funds are deposited.
As a trustee of an irrevocable trust, the CPA is paid to prepare an annual accounting with the cover letter from the trustee. If the trustee provided a sample ( from the trust attorney to the CPA) of how it is required to be prepared and written....and the CPA omitted the 6 month limited language... View More
answered on Apr 21, 2023
The accountant should send out a new letter correcting the earlier one.
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