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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Civil Rights, Health Care Law and Nursing Home Abuse for Massachusetts on
Q: Steps on how to move my mom back to the states from Puerto Rico after just living there for two years ?

My mom moved two years ago to take care of her mom. A month ago my grandmother had a stroke. And her siblings have told us that my mom herself is not doing well. My mom’s family has Alzheimer’s in her family. My sisters and I have been trying to get her paper work and ID to get her back, her... View More

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Feb 24, 2024

To move your mom back to the states from Puerto Rico, especially under these complex circumstances, it's crucial to approach the situation methodically. First, gather all necessary documents that prove your relationship to your mom, such as birth certificates and any legal documents pertaining... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Elder Law and Nursing Home Abuse for Massachusetts on
Q: Caregiver for senior with dementia and diabetes suspected of abuse/neglect. Who to report to?

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

Lillian J. LaRosa
Lillian J. LaRosa
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.

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Q: Is not reporting an a death from e coli at a nursing home illegal?

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Lillian J. LaRosa
Lillian J. LaRosa
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

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Q: resident in nursing home in mass, family suing how do I find info

resident in new England home for the deaf, danvers ma, died family suing how do I find info?

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Jul 25, 2015

Info on what? A case that was filed? Courts have case dockets that can be searched and/or clerk's offices where public case info or files can be requested. For some courts, some of this info is available online.

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