How is a ward not a prisoner of the guardian?

A ward is not a prisoner of a guardian anymore than a child is prisoner of a parent. Guardian has legal obligations to act in good faith to meet...

If APS feels your mom needs full time care, your mom would seem to be a vulnerable adult. If your mom can't afford FT care, consult an elder law...

Is an Elder-Abuse, Lawyer option best to take on U.S. Veterans Affairs, or might Government at this level better monitor itself?

Not clear what you are trying to accomplish.

How does the Medicaid look-back rule affect property transferred to adult children?

Per federal law, the look back period runs forward 60 months preceding a transfer so gifts 65 months before a Medicaid application are outside the...

Generally, correctly paid benefits need not be paid back while a recipient is living. Your plan probably would disqualify your mom for Medicaid if...

Pricing of estate planning...

What is your question? My website has extensive information on special needs planning and I've been doing that work for over 20 years. I'm not...

What can I do about constantly being refused for Medicaid when I know I'm eligible?

Chances are pretty good that if you are being rejected for Medicaid, you have no savings/investments, and your income is only $417 a month,...

My 65 year old disabled brother lived with our mother for years before she had to go into a nursing home.

The best advice would be to consult an elder law attorney to research the issue and present your strongest case.

Are memory problems for elderly employees considered being let go through a 'fault of their own' when losing their jobs in NC?

Nobody on Avvo can answer your question as it is highly fact based depending on individual circumstances. Your father needs to consult a lawyer,...

Medi-cal/Medicare Benefits

Probably will lose benefits if you do it yourself but an elder law attorney can show how to protect benefits with a special needs trust or otherwise.