May I use funds from estate to check fathers care in Maine? I am in Mi and am medical POA.

It would be risky unless you have explicit unequivocal authorization in a trust, POA, or the like because the trip would be expensive and you could...

My sister has my father living in her house. She has slowly taken over all his affairs. What can I do ? He is 74. He is in GA.

If your dad has sufficient capacity, he can simply leave with you and change his accounts. Otherwise, you can file for guardianship. Either way...

What do I do when someone has falsely accused me of Elder Abuse just so they can move their family and not have to pay

Consult a lawyer. You may have a claim for abuse of process or other tort.

Can we set up an irrevocable burial trust for the son of a Medicaid and SSI recipient using her assests?

I have been practicing NJ and NY special needs, SSI, and Medicaid law in Bridgewater for many years and would be happy to assist you. The Medicaid...

I am being accused of fraud by someone that I took care of in my home for 6 months. I need to which kind of Attorney do I need?

I would consult an elder law attorney familiar with litigation, elder abuse and financial considerations or a criminal law attorney familiar with...

Why my mother-inlaw can not get medical insurance from state?

She has to apply and meet income and resource requirements in order to get Medicaid. To get Medicare, she must meet work requirements.

What are the best ways to navigate gifting for an inheritance to hold on to as much as we can?

Acting on response to an Avvo post or based on internet research would be like doing your own surgery. You really need a consult with an elder law...

In Pennsylvania, is it required for a nursing home to transfer ALL income directly to the nursing home?

A Medicaid patient must pay all income to nursing home costs except for very limited exceptions.

Depends on state law but often the court appointed attorney fee is charged to the alleged incapacitated person. Consult an AZ guardianship lawyer.

While traveling out of the country with a friend, what docs do we need to make emergency decisions for each others welfare?

Depends on the laws of the country in which the emergency arises. Certainly, it would be advisable to have reciprocal health care directives.