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The judge did not mandate placement in a long term care facility. She continues to relapse and put her safety at risk and our next court date is not until January 2021. The medical certificate said that she is incapacitated but now an independent medical evaluation was ordered. Can I mandate that... View More 
answered on Oct 22, 2020
If your order does not give you the ability to place her in a facility then you will need to file and serve an appropriate Motion with Affidavit seeking such.
My husband is Durable POA, we need to get my FIL into more suitable housing (without stairs) and found a place, and plan to use a HELOC on his current residence (free and clear) to finance about 25% of the purchase. Then once he’s transitioned we will sell the current residence which will... View More
answered on Aug 19, 2020
Your question was very confusing but you seem to be asking how to determine if the power of attorney instrument was recorded in the Registry of Deeds? If so, there is a public records check system on line through the Secretary of State's Office. If the document was not recorded it can be... View More
answered on Jun 15, 2020
What was the residence listed on the death certificate? Before she was in the nursing home was she living in RI?
parent living in siblings house , sibling changed house phone to unlisted does not answer cell . Was renting rooms in house. Have no way of contacting parent. I called senior services who is starting home care but they won’t return calls to give updates. So am I supposed to guess that my parent... View More
answered on Jan 3, 2020
You may want to engage counsel in the jurisdiction where the parent is located to see what proceedings you may be able to bring forward at this juncture if Elder Services is not taking action.
any rights?
answered on Nov 25, 2019
If the Probate Court has determined that the individual needs a Conservator, then there should be a Medical Certificate indicating the need for same and there would have been a legal proceeding unless the disabled person consented to the appointment of a Conservator. A Guardian makes determinations... View More
Closing was set for tomorrow 10/16/19. i have done repairs and updates to the lawful expectations of the original inspection in a timely manner by my agents father who i paid for his services. My real estate agent has not been forthcoming about many items through this process. A week ago the buyers... View More
answered on Oct 15, 2019
I strongly suggest you contact a lawyer to represent your interests as soon as possible. The agent/broker is supposed to be working for you, the seller, and no one else. Most P&S agreements state the buyer is prohibited from entering the premises and/or doing work n the premises with the... View More
I live in the Northeast and have struggled to ensure that she is handling financial matters without issue. We had tremendous difficulty understanding what my father had set up financially. Took a while to find the will also. She started working with a lawyer to update her will that had not been... View More
answered on Sep 18, 2019
Do you have agency under the power of attorney? - if so then you can act on her behalf id you have possession of same. Otherwise you will need a Tennessee attorney who specializes in conservatorships to have yourself appointed as such or at least to advise you on what your options are.
Hello...My dad in Everett, Ma passed away in October 2014...and buried on the 14th of October. My brother who lived with my dad made no effort to contact any family members. I found out via email from a friend...My brother wouldn't take my call's & refused to speak to our uncle, my... View More
answered on May 28, 2019
If father died in 2014 then you would if there are assets over $25,000 involved, need to file a Late Petition to probate the Will and you should do so as soon as possible since you apparently have the original Will. Are you the first named "executor"? If so, you have priority. You should... View More
Yes I am disabled, on hemodialysis, and get palliative care services. My house will be closing on Wednesday. I will be getting about $150,000 (that's the gain). What federal/state assistance programs will be affected by this gain of money? Is there any legal way around it or to avoid losing... View More
answered on May 21, 2019
You have not stated whether you are disabled . If so, there is a special needs trust you can explore.
my mother-in-law has an annuity that the state considers an asset. She's in assisted living. Is there a way to transfer her resources to protect some of this money
answered on Feb 5, 2019
The usual answer would be that it is too late to do so if she will be in need of nursing home care within 5 years These are MassHealth/Medicaid issues which have complexity and you should discuss the entire set of facts involved with an Elder law practitioner who specializes in that particular... View More
Condo Association was denied preliminary injunction for rules violation in hearing 11/ 9/16. In Summary Judgment Hearing 11/9/17 Count I re violation was denied but allowed Count II for assessment of damages hearing. They applied under rule 55(b)(2) with Issuance of Notice to Sell (per MGL c.254... View More
answered on Jan 9, 2019
One concern may be whether her assets are going to be the subject of a lien and collections efforts. Another concern would focus on her estate after she passes: would judgment creditors seek reimbursement at that time? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The... View More
Yes Im on SS. And have signed over my checks , making owner my payee.
answered on Nov 12, 2018
You can call the Social Security Administration with questions you may have regarding the institutional payee or use the internet if it is available to you.
Stepdad recovering from mild stroke. My mom has Alzheimer’s. I have no resources to care for her. Stepsister wants her dad and cares nothing for my mom.
answered on Oct 22, 2018
Does your step sister have her father's health care proxy ? If so, it is possible that by its terms she has such authority if he is unwell. If he is competent then he can make his own decisions, although potentially there is a gray area here where he has had a stroke unless he has expressed... View More
It's practically a known fact that the caregiver for my girlfriend's father (who is also my neighbor) has been negligent to the point of abuse. However there is no solid proof of this. Adult Protective Services asked him if he wanted them to begin an investigation. The man has dementia... View More
answered on Aug 14, 2018
This sounds like neglect and you should contact the Elder services office again to report that you have this information.
There were 4 cases for larceny by check back in 1978. How do I resolve this?
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answered on May 3, 2018
Unresolved cases usually mean that you are in default and that the cases are still open. You will need to go into that court, remove the defaults and resolve the cases. I strongly advise you to have a lawyer with you. Cases that are that old are often difficult for the prosecution to prove.... View More
She was told she has to pay the balance. She has an annuity which is currently paying for the assisted living facility in Beverly. We believe when she runs out of money the assisted living will then go through medicaid for her monthly bills. Should we pay the rehab bill ($11K), try to negotiate... View More
answered on Apr 5, 2018
Are you power of attorney for mother? Is mother competent at this point? If you are power of attorney for her you can try to negotiate with the rehab or you can set up a payment plan. Heep your records for the MassHealth Medicaid application.
We have this older person who has no family left in the US. Some time ago she sold her prior house and moved closer to people she knew while her husband was still alive in order for all of us to take better care of her. Her husband has since died and she is left with no family in the US.... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2018
Is the elderly woman competent and cooperating with you and understanding that the "other woman"'s behavior was questionable? If so then she can hire counsel to seek to revoke the deed based upon the conduct of the "other woman" and should do so as soon as possible.... View More
House was in my mother's name, she passed away. I have lived with her my entire life in this house, my father, her only spouse, passed in 92. I am the only child, there is no one else with interest in the home. Mom owed no money to anyone except monthly utilities, one of which is already in... View More
answered on Jan 27, 2018
Sorry to hear about your loss. You will likely need to go through probate to get the house titled in your name. You should check with a MA attorney to see if an attorney is needed for probate. Some states require it. Even if your state doesn't require an attorney, an attorney can... View More
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answered on Jan 23, 2018
Depending upon how long ago the death occurred there may possibly be a nursing home malpractice/tort claim which you should investigate as soon as possible. This involves someone being appointed Personal Representative by the Probate Court to obtain medical records of the decedent for an evaluation... View More
She is 77 years old. She suffers from advanced rheumatoid arthritis, dementia, diabetes, hypertension and possibly a number of other medical concerns that we are unaware as she refuses medical care, refuses all medical appointments, refuses to eat more than 1 full meal a day. Her husband who lives... View More
answered on Jan 19, 2018
You will need to engage an attorney who practices elder l;aw/guardianship in Puerto Rico and you likely will have to attend court there to obtain guardianship with authority to move her to Massachusetts. This is really a Puerto Rican law question.
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