Can a 15 yr old assume care for a senior dementia patient in patients calif home ?

Since a 15 year old is a minor, I would say he cannot be responsible for care. In fact, you are still responsible for your son's care. I'd be...

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It often is counter productive to use a trust for Medicaid planning. I never would place anything in trust for Medicaid planning w/o step by step...

Does your attorney have to send your part of the settlement check to Medicade to see if any medical payments were made by them?

That sounds very strange. In states with which I'm familiar, the attorney would hold your share in the attorney's trust account and ask Medicaid...

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My Dad has been put in a home to be cared for. His wife has the power of attorney and will not let us see him or call him. He is

You probably will not accomplish any of your goals unless you retain a local elder law attorney. An elder law attorney can evaluate options and...

Does a non benfcy exector have the right to pay his comm, estate attn and hire plaintiff attn with $ while estt is contested?

An executor has authority to take commissions and pay attorneys but he can be surcharged by the probate court meaning he'd have to give back. You...

I am 50 yrs old my mother lived with me for years then had to be put in a nursing home we planned for her to return home. So I

You may be in trouble if you took your mother's checks without authorization, but you may have had authorization or used the funds correctly. See...

My brother who is disabled and cannot make his own decisions.Do I require a POA and Guardianship rights?

Your question raises issues that are too broad and complex to address on Avvo. In short in order to make decisions for your brother, you must...

APS in conjunction with police can remove a vulnerable adult from her home against her will where she is a danger to self or others. Likely that...

As a sponsor of a green card holder do I have to repay Medicaid in NY state?

Your sponsorship agreement should state your liability.

Can a long term disability company (Hartford) deny a claim if you have been approved for SSDI?

Yes. The insurance company is bound by the insurance contract terms which may differ from SSD terms. However, they may be wrong so you should see...