You don't have to do anything but if you have nothing to hide, you should be candid. Otherwise, social services can get a court order requiring...

My sister left myself & her son a house. It is in a r/estate trust. Does this hinder the sale of the house?

The trustee has authority over the trust per its terms. W/o seeing the trust nobody can answer your questions. The lawyer who will handle the...

It clearly is NOT elder abuse since any abuse isn't related to age. If supposed falsehoods involve litigation, they could be protected, but if not...

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How do I legally commit my mother to a mental institution in the state of Texas?

You don't. Contrary to the movies a relative or friend can't commit anyone to a mental institution. However, the courts can commit an individual...

Do i have to give my financial info even though i am separated for 2 years from my husband who is filing for medicaid ?

I would super highly recommend that you consult an elder law attorney in person. Regardless of whether you must give financial info, the more...

I was live-in caregiver to an elderly woman and my compensation was explicitly stated as "room and board".

Depending on the actual terms, whether they were reasonable, and who was the employer, you may have claims. A labor law attorney could advise...

My 92 yr old widowed, disabled aunt depends on her son to a great extent. Is not providing phone service for her adult abuse?

I doubt that not providing a phone by itself is elder abuse. Coupled with other issues, perhaps. You could refer to adult protective services to...

I have lived with my mother, and been her care giver for 15 years. She has dementia. If my mother needs to go into an assisted

Medicaid penalizes most gifts but there are exemptions where the recipient meets certain disability standards. With proper counsel, it may be...

Why are you trying to avoid probate? In NJ probate is super simple and inexpensive. Trust administration is much more of a hassle. There is no...

Does this elderly couple have a case?

Of course they have a case. They claim that the $1,000 includes taking away the wood. Your husband claims it doesn't. Unless there is a...