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Foreign court is requesting proof that my 88 y.o. mother is on Medicaid. She’s a Medicaid patient in NY nursing home for 15

Lawrence's answer | Answered on July 10, 2013

Your mother can obtain proof she is on Medicaid but you probably can't unless you have authority regarding your mother's affairs. However, your...

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In need of a criminal and or maybe probate

Lawrence's answer | Answered on July 10, 2013

If criminal activity occurred, the police should be notified. If the police don't feel prosecution is warranted, their decision stands. The...

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Can my mother receive Medicaid assistance and/or Veteran's Benefits if her long-term care does not cover all her expenses?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on July 10, 2013

Your mother can potentially obtain Medicaid and/or veteran benefits. Consult an elder law attorney to see what steps may be needed to...

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Can a parent get rights to visit an adult child when the other parent has guardianship of the adult child?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on July 10, 2013

A good family law attorney should be able to help non-custodial parent have visitation. Lawrence Friedman, FriedmanLaw, Bridgewater, NJ,...

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Can I get guardianship of my cousins daughter (14 yrs) if all agree and the parents wont lose the state financial aid they get?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on July 10, 2013

The court can award guardianship to protect the child whether or not the parents like it. Depending on varying factors guardianship may or may not...

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Elderly Abuse and Elderly Neglect questions. Need Attorney for Sacramento. CA. on Contingency

Lawrence's answer | Answered on July 10, 2013

If elder abuse is occurring you can refer to Adult Protective Services. It would be very difficult to deal with your fact pattern yourself w/o a...

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I made a complaint to my father's home care agency because the nurse who comes to care for his wound does not always wear gloves

Lawrence's answer | Answered on July 09, 2013

You haven't asked a question. In any case, a nurse should be sanitary and a nurse referral to adult protective services is not terribly uncommon...

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Will the nursing home get any mineral right bonuses for a Medicaid NH pt

Lawrence's answer | Answered on July 09, 2013

An individual in a nursing home on Medicaid is required to apply to nursing home costs all income other than a personal needs allowance and any...

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LOST OUR SSI BECAUSE WE ARE BOTH ON SOCIAL SECURITY NOW. WAS TOLD WE WOULD LOSE MEDICAID ON BOTH WE CANT AFFORD MEDICARE

Lawrence's answer | Answered on July 08, 2013

Since Social Security counts as income for SSI purposes, typically, SS knocks an individual off SSI. However, there are laws that usually allow...

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How do I protect seed business money from being reported if I am disabled and on assistance?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on July 08, 2013

You don't. You are required to report your income and resources if you are seeking or receiving finance based government aid like food stamps. An...

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Foreign court is requesting proof that my 88 y.o. mother is on Medicaid. She’s a Medicaid patient in NY nursing home for 15

In need of a criminal and or maybe probate

Can my mother receive Medicaid assistance and/or Veteran's Benefits if her long-term care does not cover all her expenses?

Can a parent get rights to visit an adult child when the other parent has guardianship of the adult child?

Can I get guardianship of my cousins daughter (14 yrs) if all agree and the parents wont lose the state financial aid they get?

Elderly Abuse and Elderly Neglect questions. Need Attorney for Sacramento. CA. on Contingency

I made a complaint to my father's home care agency because the nurse who comes to care for his wound does not always wear gloves

Will the nursing home get any mineral right bonuses for a Medicaid NH pt

LOST OUR SSI BECAUSE WE ARE BOTH ON SOCIAL SECURITY NOW. WAS TOLD WE WOULD LOSE MEDICAID ON BOTH WE CANT AFFORD MEDICARE

How do I protect seed business money from being reported if I am disabled and on assistance?