Depends how old you were when Medicaid paid. Certain Medicaid payments after age 54 can be a claim on your estate.

How can we help my sister return her lease vehicle without penalty?

Depends on the contract terms and local law, but it's a tough sell to break a lease.

Can I be charged with neglect for leaving my elderly mother unattended for 2 or 3 hours?

yes, but not necessarily. Depends whether you have a duty and whether you act reasonably. Sounds risky for her to be alone.

Depends. If your mom met Medicaid eligibility requirements before she dies, her estate or heirs can seek retroactive eligibility to cover...

What can i do i feel this is against my rights

Unless you would pay the cost yourself, you have to follow insurance or program rules for tareatment to be covered.

Would this be considered coercion, is this document considered legal, and how should it be handled?

The short answer is that so long as the codicil is written and executed properly it is valid unless successfully challenged in court. You need a...

There must be laws governing treatment of the elderly with dementia after admittance to a hospital. Is there a summary online?

Laws governing hospitals would mostly would be state specific. Drugs restraints, etc. can be used or abused depending on facts. Your questions are...

What do I do to keep my money because I can't afford to give it back? thanks

You MAY have grounds to keep the money but not necessarily. Can you prove YOUR money funded the account? You need an elder law attorney but that...

Can I file a lawsuit against those involved?

Your question is highly dependent on the facts. You need advice from a local lawyer who rreviews the relevant facts.

What do elder law lawyers charge an hour and what do they charge for dealing with my brother

Whatever the lawyer wants within reason. Typical fees are in the hundreds per hour.