On a very limited basis. I would strongly recommend looking into Medicaid Planning for additional in-home financial help.

Medicaid planning is a way to protect people’s assets from the threat of long-term care expenses. Most of my clients are between 65 and 90, own their own house and... View More

There are, in fact, Insurance policies that specifically cover long term care. You can read about it here:

https://www.elderneedslaw.com/articles/long-term-care-insurance.

Hope this helps.

Medicare has a very limited nursing home benefit. They will pay full bill for 20 days. They will pay bill for days 21-100 but you’ll have a $167.50/day copay.

After 100 days, Medicare will not pay. Generally, you’ll then have to privately pay unless you qualify for Medicaid.... View More

The principal executes the POA by which he or she appoints someone (called an "attorney in fact"). Such a document gives the attorney in fact the power to do certain things in behalf of the principal.

No way to say without more info. But if you just got a lis pendens that is typically done at the start of a case. Thus this appears to be the beginning of the case for you.

Good luck.

Apply to be appointed his guardian. As guardian you would be able to make the decision.

"... People younger than age 65

with certain disabilities, or permanent kidney failure, or

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s disease), can

also qualify for Medicare. ..."

https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/medicare/

The case number in St. Johns Co. is DR17-1202, not 1201. You can view the docket at this link:

https://doris.clk.co.st-johns.fl.us/BenchmarkWeb/Home.aspx/Search

It appears that the case has indeed been transferred. The case in Orange Co. is 18DR002950.

Sorry, but I... View More

Unless you get his wife's permission or obtain either Power of Attorney over him or get guardianship over him, no.

I suggest that you speak with a guardianship attorney in the area where he is in the facility to get a detailed analysis.

You are allowed to be in the room. Technically if your step mom has dementia I am not sure why a financial advisor is trying to meet with her. It appears that the Financial Advisor has a concern of some type regarding your involvement. You should probably consult with an attorney who is familiar... View More

No. your brother, as a POA of your Mom does not have the legal ability to appoint you as a guardian of your mom. Sorry for your situation.

I suggest that you consult with a guardianship attorney in the Palm Beach County area.

If your mother is 100% compentnent. You cannot force her to go to a nursing home. She will have to voluntarily agree to go.

Sorry for your situation. I will try to give some guidance.

Short answer is that if you either own the house or are the tenant on the lease, you do not legally have to let her stay with you. It is admirable that you stepped up, but you can also step down. If she refuses to leave then... View More

It depends on how bad the dementia is. She needs to be able to understand what she is signing in order for a Durable Power of Attorney to be effective. This is called a “lucid interval” - you can read more about it at the link below.... View More

No, there's no law that I know of that requires children to take care of their adult parents.

Yes, You need to consult with a guardianship attorney from the area where he lives. It will be an involved situation that your father might fight you on, but if he is incompetent then you can seek a guardianship and legally be able to take over his affairs to protect him. This is not a DIY... View More

I suggest that you use the find a lawyer feature of this site to search for probate attorneys in your area. This is a serious situation as you state and there is no way for an attorney to help via this online forum. You need to sit face to face with an attorney in the area where your sister in... View More

Not really enough information to say anything certain but it sounds like you breached the lease and the landlord filed and obtained a judgment of eviction against.

It appears that your Mother has passed away. If so, you may qualify for what is called an administration without probate. Or a summary administration.

Best advice is to consult with a probate attorney from the area where you mother resided at her death to determine the best course of action.

Can't say for sure just based upon the facts you present. I strongly suggest that you consult with an attorney in your area face to face to see if you have a case. (I am in NW Florida, so I cannot assist you from this distance).

Good luck,