Maybe. Depending on the terms of the POA and the services provided by the sister, she may or may not be entitled to compensation. In addition,...

I have an Elder Law question

Depends. Generally an individual has no obligation to share information regarding his mother's location unless a court order requires same. If...

I'm looking for an attorney to help with closing documents in a real estate matter in NJ.

I'm in Bridgewater (about a half hour from US 1&9 entrance to I-78) and could address your concerns before Dec. 28 if you want to work with me. If...

Is it a Pa law that states that welfare/medicaid can only take50% of a net settlement amount for owed medical bills?

A U.S. Supreme Court decision holds that Medicaid can recover costs occasioned by a personal injury tort from the portion of the tort recovery that...

Can you get in trouble for taking offered money from an elderly person of a sound mind?

As ususal, I agree with James' response and will add just a little. A person with capacity to understand what she is doing can gift as she wishes...

Your parents should not hire a surveyor or do anything else until they first consult a lawyer with experience in adverse possession and real estate...

The family court in N.J. appointed a power of atty.for sisters real estate listing,I am p.o.a. on the mortgage account,who acts?

New Jersey courts cannot and do not appoint powers of attorney. A power of attorney may be given by the principal and only while a competent...

Financial elderly abuse laws in AAAd

If you are asking how to rectify elder abuse, options include calling adult protective services, filing a court case against the abuser, seeking...

If mother end up in nursing home will a lady bird deed save her farm from them?

Very good chance a DIY anything (including a Lady Bird deed) will not save anything and instead cost big bucks if long term care is needed. ...

If a Colorado wife inherited money a few years ago & has never co-mingled it, could she be forced to spend it on an ill spouse

Depends on state law but usually spouses have duty of support to one another. Regardless, assets of both spouses whether first or fifteenth...