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We found out by a outsider .her spouse blocked us from calling.this was 07/2020
No one yet has yet to even call our father can we sue
answered on Sep 1, 2020
Just making sure I understand the question: are you asking if you can sue your brother-in-law for failing to inform you that your sister was ill and later died?
Well, you can sue anyone for anything, even if the lawsuit is frivolous and has no chance of success. But I don't see how... View More 
Can I avoid prison at age 55? Can they go back to 1990 30 years ago and charge me with habitual today?
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answered on Aug 2, 2020
No, you can not avoid prison because of your age. You typically avoid prison by either not being convicted of something that requires prison time or convincing a Judge to be lenient when prision time is optional. As to how far they can go back, it depends on what you mean. If you mean can they... View More
My mother recently had a stroke and things have gotten strange between me and my brother...I asked my mother about the will and she said everything is set in stone and the inheritance will be divided between me and him...but for now things are being paid with our family's finances..which is... View More
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answered on Jul 11, 2020
Whether or not you inherit anything is not your decision nor something you are owed or due or have 'coming to you' or even anything you have a right to at this point. It is your families finances and / or property and as such they are allowed to do with it pretty much anything they want.... View More
Parent is on disability and Medicade/Medicare. Currently in recovery center in Calabash, NC. Dr. in SC stated he has dementia. Facility is planning on sending him home despite diagnosis. They suggested private home health care. I have not spoke to my father sine 2016 for about 30 minutes. Before... View More
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answered on Feb 26, 2020
Yes, it would likely apply but only to the extent that yourself and your immediate family are provided for. In other words you are likely only gonna be responsible for 'pops' to the tune of what ever is leftover each month after you have handled your personal and family obligations. If... View More
She has some medical issues but it is of very sound mind. He physically roughed her up 3 months ago and she went to a local women's shelter. He is stealing all manner of money from her as she is retired and has a good pension. She left home and is living with my friend, her son. Her husband... View More
answered on Dec 22, 2019
She needs a family law/divorce attorney with experience in domestic violence issues, who practices in the county where she lives or where her husband lives.
Now the house is going up for probate I was the only one on the will how are they doing this what can I do they said if I didn't sign for their services they would have me arrested for exploitation because I take one of my doctor bill with his money The Power of Attorney papers said I could... View More
answered on Dec 2, 2019
First and foremost you need to make sure you have a copy or original of the Will. In the Will an executor is named and that is the person who must go to the clerk and open the estate. If you are named as the beneficiary of the house your Uncle had then the clerk will make sure the executor gives... View More
3 siblings, mother with memory issues, 1 child is hiding will and other documents; other 2 siblings want to find out what the documents say
answered on Sep 10, 2019
You. An file an application by affidavit with the clerk of court to try to get them to compel the sibling to file the will with the court.
Please feel free to let me know if you have any more questions.
Evan Lohr
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and turn around and sell it to my wife and I to avoid a home getting it to pay for his assistance?
answered on Jul 15, 2019
A person’s primary residence isn’t considered a countable asset for Medicaid purposes if they intend to return to the home (this is a very low standard to meet) so owning it wouldn’t impact his eligibility to qualify. Any cash that he received from the sale of the home would count against his... View More
Estranged daughter plays on sympathy of early dementia patient (mother). Other sibling is paying bills...finds out after the fact the check was written Raleigh NC not Mathews NC
answered on Jan 18, 2019
Probably not an actual crime. However, protections need to be put in place. Is there a durable power of attorney? An agent under a durable power of attorney would be able to offer some protection in this type of situation. This needs to be done before the dementia progresses.
Recently my grandmothers daughter that was POA over all my grandmothers stuff passed away and the power fell to her eldest daughter. Her daughter that was POA had a life insurance policy that the eldest daughter up in New York claims she s taking over but needed a new signature from my grandmother... View More
answered on Jan 9, 2019
If someone has the mental capacity to sign, but cannot physically sign on their own, it is acceptable just to make an "x", have someone assist with holding the pen, or can even direct someone to sign their name. However, if the person's mental state is such that he/she does not... View More
answered on Dec 5, 2018
Maybe. You should visit with a N.C. Attorney. You might be able to save the value.
The majority of his coworkers were decades younger, and he suspects he was ousted due to his age. How can he prove that?
answered on Nov 4, 2018
Very complex question with no easy or simple answer. If he believes he was terminated due to age, he will need to file with the EEOC. However, it is very important for him to consult with an experienced employment attorney.
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answered on Jan 21, 2018
Depends. The registering and filing requirements can be waived so it likely depends on how the POA was drafted. There have also been some fairly recent rule changes for POA's in NC, so it would be a good idea to consult with a local attorney.
My mom has dementia and is in a nursing home in NC. The home will not disclose any information to me because my brother didn't list me as family. He does not have guardianship nor does he have power of attorney. The nursing home says since he registered her, he makes the decision.
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answered on Jan 8, 2018
Obviously he can since he is apparently doing it - the real question is whether it is legal and what can you do about it?
The answer to that is while it is a crappy thing to do, it is likely legal unless some sort of fraud is being committed. However you can likely petition the court to... View More
1 was a bartender/server for 30 yrs. 10 yrs ago l was prescribed methadone for a medical condition not related to addiction & didn't need to work. Now, I'm fighting an addiction, and on a fixed income @ 62 yrs old. I'm in recovery & don't dare take the chance of being in... View More
answered on Jun 30, 2017
Hope you tell your GOP Senators and Congressman about this as they seem to think people like you can just get insurance and need no help. There are "spend down" and other ways if you are "medically needy" of qualifying for medical assistance, but these vary by state. See if... View More
Her son has power of attorney she grandmother is 86 owns her home and is in good health in her right mind son put her in nursing home and is trying to sell grandmothers house grandmother needs help to revoke power of attorney but don't know what to do please help
answered on Jun 21, 2017
First the POA doesn't really give the son the right to put someone in the nursing home- it's more of a financial document. If mom is in the right mind she can say NO. It's healthcare proxy that allows one to make health care decisions.
Second grandma can hire an attorney who... View More
She wants my other sister and me to meet her at dad's house this week to divide dad's belongings and empty the house. Can she do this?
answered on Apr 23, 2017
If that is your dad's wish, then yes, she can carry it out. If your dad does NOT want the remainder of his belongings divided then no. As power of attorney she can do whatever he could, but she cannot act against his wishes.
In the grand scheme of things, if he has the property with... View More
My parents have been divorced before. My concern is my mom leaves my dad after he has surgeries and when is he sick. She just wants him to die so she can have his wealth. She left him and he passed out and I came to help from another state. She has left again to Ohio and he is a terminally ill... View More
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answered on Jan 30, 2017
You may want to consult with a local attorney regarding being appointed as a guardian. If your father is competent, he may also want to consider modifying his will. He likely will not be able to cut her out completely but he could likely limit things to he elective share.
answered on Oct 22, 2015
Making a Power of Attorney gives an Agent the ability to take certain actions, in addition to the Principal (a power of attorney does not affect an individual's ability to make his or her own decisions). However, it sounds like your mother in law may not be capable of making her own decisions... View More
03cvd6867 the initial case of Civil & Marital Rights Violations by Power of Attorney Abuser and Attorney Misconduct. Evidence of Truth wrongfully withheld. False testimony given to deceive Jury and NC Court of Appeals 398P08.
answered on Sep 16, 2015
Appeals are quite complex and appellate courts do not hold new trials. So, the best thing to do is speak with your appellate attorney.
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