In Texas, can an elderly person be made to move from his/her residence so that they can be cared for by a relative?

I'm not a TX lawyer, but I suspect the answer is the same in every state. An individual who has capacity to make decisions rationally has the...

If a cosigner of a student loan dies can the Estate be settled even if the loan is not paid off?

I don't think the other lawyers are necessarily correct. Unless the loan terms or laws governing the loan provide that it comes due upon your...

How can I declare someone incompetent or removed from property because of living conditions?

If your aunt makes a new will and disinherits you, you can challenge upon her death on grounds like lack of capacity , undue influence of the...

Can my father keep his inheritance?

Depending on how the inheritance is left and how much it is, it may or may not be Medicaid disquaifying. If it is Medicaid disqualifying, some of...

Regardless of what you signed or didn't sign, you can be personally liable to your mother's nursing home if you used her funds improperly. ...

If I am reported for elder abuse in CA, should I expect the police to come to my door? Is this done immediately after filing?

Depends. If you are reported to the police for elder abuse, they likely will investigate but unless there was physical abuse or evidence of some...

How to revoke a court appointed power of attorney ?

Courts don't do powers of attorney. The individual who signs a POA can revoke it on notice. A court appointed guardian or conservator can be...

How can I force my dad to give me my inheritance?

If the inheritance was left to the son, the father has no legal right to it and the son can use the courts to get it EXCEPT that it may be...

Company stock plan Beneficiary who has died. How does the Estate collect this.

Heir tracing companies scour public records to find these kinds of forgotten assets and then seek a percentage fee. It may be possible to find the...

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Medicaid application requirements vary by state but generally you must provide financial data for all accounts in which applicant had any interest...