My mother just recently passed away she had no living will. She has 5 children she a son who lives in her home now. Who has the

When a decedent dies without a will, state intestate succession law governs. If your mom died unmarried, most likely the 5 children inherit...

Will Medicaid make me pay for anything?

An individual who makes certain gifts within 5 years of applying for Medicaid can be disqualified for Medicaid temporarily. Thus PA DPW is within...

Can my husbands right to self determination be denied? What can we do to get him safely home and not have to pay out of pocket?

If your husband is competent, he has the right to determine his care AND to reject medical advice. However, if he is a danger to himself or others...

Is it a breach of contract? Is it taking advantage of elderly? Must he refund money; he signed statement that he would?

Elderly consumers have the same protections as younger folks except where local law adds an extra layer. Thus, you should consult a local lawyer. ...

Are medicaid nursing home beds still available inFlorida to those who qualify

Yes, but consult a local elder law attorney to determine how best to obtain a quality placement and still qualify for Medicaid. Elder law...

Elderly women added her son to her accounts. He has now taken the cards from her and will not let her see statements,.

The account owner(s) are entitled to statements but the bank has no obligation to send statements to more than one owner. Depending what the woman...

Yes anyone who steals can be convicted of a crime. However, to get a criminal conviction, you generally must get the police and prosecuting...

Statutory commissions are shared by executors unless otherwise ordered by the court or agreed by the interested parties. If you feel you should...

What happens to my medical insurance through SSI (Medicaid) when i get married?

SSI deems income and resources from one spouse to the other. Therefore, if your spouse has decent income and/or savings, you likely will lose...

Whose name do I put as Grantlor on QC if the grantor is deceased?

In NJ, when real estate is acquired by a married couple, title automatically is taken as tenants by entireties (T/E) unless the deed says...