Hi I would like to know if there is a statute of limitations for a joint tenant with survivorship in NJ

Your question depends on the language of the instrument creating the tenancy. Assuming a deed gives title as joint tenant with survivorship, the...

Should I fill out the medciaid application for my Aunt who has never been married - has no kids . I have POA .

I would recommend against submitting any Medicaid application unless the applicant first gets legal advice from an elder law attorney. Medicaid...

A Lady totalled out my car and broke her foot and now she refuses to leave

Generally speaking a home owner has the right to choose who may live in his house. Unless the woman has acquired tenant rights, you should be able...

My grandmother passed away, how can I find out what was in her will.

In NJ, a Notice of Probate must be given to beneficiaries and next of kin and a copy of the will provided on request. You may be next of kin but...

Is it Medicaid Policy to allow a nursing home to keep money that Social Security and OPM said is due to an estate?

There is no question that a nursing home may not keep money due an estate, but if the nursing home has outstanding debts from the decedent or...

Does anyone provide free legal advice to the elderly receiving medicaid?

Organizations like Legal Services Corporation and National Senior Citizens Law Center can provide some levels of free legal representation. Some...

If your mom dies without a will, state intestacy law will cover her estate. While it may or may not be too late to protect assets at this point, a...

In -home elderly care

The other two lawyer responses succintly address the legal issues. Essentially the agency is responsible to provide the services called for in the...

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My father, 96 years old, was recently admitted to a rehab facility after a fall. His wife of 39 years does not want him back.

Some sates have statute or case law making spouse and sometimes children liable for necessities such as health care costs and a recent case upheld...

What options does my elderly 90 yr old Aunt have for the unfounded eviction she received

I have to disagree with my colleagues' claim that your question doesn't impact elder law. It involves elder law as well as landlord tennant. ...