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My grandmother currently lives in assisted-living paying her own way in Indiana. She would like to sell me her house .
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Answered on June 16, 2014
It is legal provided your grandmother has capacity and you aren't bullying or unduly influencing her but it can (depending on facts) trigger...
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How do I obtain a competence declaration for my Mom so she can change her will?
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Answered on June 16, 2014
An experienced estates lawyer should have various options to determine whether your mom has capacity. Capacity can change from hour to hour, but...
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In NJ, what must be included in a Power of Attorney to establish its legality? What are the essential components?
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Answered on June 16, 2014
A POA must satisfy the Revised Power of Attorney Act, which has various requirements. If you want to know whether a document is valid consult an...
My employer is under investigation by medicaid fraud unit of attorney general
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Answered on June 16, 2014
Consult your own criminal lawyer such as Richard Levitt in NYC or refuse to answer and expect to be subpoenaed. Do not answer questions w/o counsel.
What to do if accused of financial elder abuse?
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Answered on June 13, 2014
You committed elder abuse if you took advantage of a vulnerable adult but did nothing wrong if you accepted gifts from a capable old man of sound...
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Elderly father took in homeless woman, woman now committing elder abuse
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Answered on June 13, 2014
Hire a lawyer in NM to manage this situation and get the woman out, but expect to spend some $ on legal fees. There could be a need for guardianship.
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As the PR of my mother estate should i contact medicate to see if money is own before disbursement
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Answered on June 13, 2014
None of the above. You should retain an estate attorney to notify Medicaid and other creditors and satisfy other legal requirements. If you...
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Verbal abuse, financial problem, depression-My mom lives in PA and I live in NJ.Recently I found out that my momis beingverbally
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Answered on June 13, 2014
If your mom is competent (which it sounds like she isn't), she can give POA. Otherwise, if she can't function, you can seek guardianship over mom,...
Can the title of the house be deeded in the name on a minor (14 years old) and another adult?
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Answered on June 12, 2014
Depends on FL state law. I would expect that the deed can be recorded regardless of the owners age, but in order to exercise rights, a guardian...
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What can I do to get my pay from the estate?
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Answered on June 12, 2014
Follow applicable state procedures to file a claim against the estate if it isn't too late. Otherwise file suit [probably small claims court]...
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