An individual can change her will whenever she chooses UNLESS the state recognizes a contract to make a will and such an enforceable contract...

Elders abuse and family services does nothing? Bank knows of the illgelal active and will do nothings.

Atty. Felliciani gives good advice for the long term but if immediate action is needed adult protective services should act. Consult a local elder...

My mother in law has been a US Resident for about 4-5 years. She;s an elderly person who has a lot of medical problems.

Affidavits of support are enforceable in accordance with their terms so it depends on the terms of the affidavit of support and the residence term....

My fiance recently had to place his mother in a nursing home (COPD). Medicaid forced him to sell her home.

Medicaid cannot and does not [in any state I know] require anyone to sell a home. Rather Medicaid can and sometimes does but sometimes doesn't...

In Louisiana, if someone is on Medicaid, and is in a nursing home, what is the best way to get their home out of their name?

Medicaid is a joint state and federal program. Various planning techniques often can be used to protect assets without losing Medicaid. For...

How do I dispute Medicaids denial of coverage of a needed medicine?

Since you haven't received any answer, I'll give you some general info, BUT you should check with a local elder law attorney. Typically, Medicaid...

I need to find a lawyer who specializes in home health aide neglingence in N.J. can anyone help?

You may have claims against various possible defendants such as the aide, the agency that provided the aide, and the medical providers (although it...

Does attempted murder have to include weapons, can prosecution take place if an unsafe environment is created knowingly to harm.

If the family member owns the dwelling, he/she may have the right to come in and remodel, but you also could be a victim of elder/disability abuse....

My father recently passed away with his only asset being a checking account with a a value of $92,000.

You should consult a local trusts and estates lawyer. If you probate the will and never obtain legal advice, you could miss tax and other...

Hi, Testamentary Trusts an co-op apartments. An issue.

As owner, you can leave your co-op shares and lease as you choose, BUT if your wishes aren't in accord with co-op rules, the person to whom you...