My wife's parents,who are in their late 80's and live miles apart from us, are less than self sufficient and need help.

You have no legal authority to make decisions unless you become guardians. An elder law attorney can explain, the process, cost, and...

My elderly mother has run up a line of credit on her home since 2004, (unbenownst to me) I have been her primary support system

You don't absolutely need a lawyer until your sister serves you with court papers BUT you will be in a much better position to show that you have...

If the deceased owes the state money (nursing home cre and medicaid can the Ophans Court order you to lower your asking price?

Depends what you actually received. If the court ordered something, the person ordered either must comply with order or seek reconsideration or an...

My mother, 73, moved in with us 6 mo. ago. She has Alz and will need extended care. She has no real assets and draws $1510 a mo.

Maybe. An individual with minimal resources and income can be eligible for Medicaid but the particular benefits available depend on living...

I have a long term disability claim with my old company, I was fired, and now I want to look for a new job

I see no point to giving up an on-going disability benefit just because you MIGHT not be disabled. Even Social Security Disability, which employs...

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An APS investigator doesn't have authority to force anyone to move out, but APS can refer to the police, district attorney, or APS attorneys who...

Who is liable if something happens to my elderly mother after she was released on her Own Recognizance?

A person who has undertaken liability on a bail bond is liable on the bond unless that person lacked capacity to contract. Chances are pretty good...

Do I need to pay the hospital for bills that they did not send through our insurance?

Depends on various factors. If the provider was supposed to take Medicaid and screwed up, I don't see why you should be liable. On the other...

Do I need to find siblings that are out of state for executing a sale on burial plots that were in my fathers name in NJ?

An administrator of an estate doesn't require beneficiary approval to sell assets but where looking to sell high value assets, it may be worth...

Who is responsible for my husband's funeral expenses?

In NJ, a wife is responsible for her husband's necessities such as medical care. Thus, you could be hit with expenses of his last illness. As far...