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Am I legally allowed to stay at home alone with several other people without an adult?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on June 11, 2014

Depends what you mean by alone. A 15 year old can be left alone for a reasonable time but can't live alone w/o any adult in the household.

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Can I sue my mother's husband for visitation rights (if any) with my mother?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on June 11, 2014

I think it is unlikely you would have a claim for damages. The husband has a right to choose who can enter his home. However, if he is isolating...

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HOW WOULD A NURSING HOME RULE A RESIDENT INCOMPETENT MY MOTHER SIGNED HERSELF INTO A NURSING HOME .THEY WONT LET HER SIGN OUT

Lawrence's answer | Answered on June 11, 2014

A nursing home can have liability if they let a vulnerable adult leave to a dangerous situation. Question is whether your mom's leaving s...

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Would a recent surgery my 93 year old grandmother had out of town be considered an emergency for travel out of town?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on June 10, 2014

Assuming your parenting plan is via a court order in divorce or other legal proceeding, consult a family law attorney, perhaps the attorney who...

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How wouId I transfer a guardianship of my elderly mother from long island,N.Y. to Saint Petersburg,Fl.?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on June 10, 2014

You can't "transfer" guardianship but once FL courts appoint a guardian, you can apply to NY courts to terminate the guardianship. Consult an FL...

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I'm in vero fl, my husband got dementia , he is in a re-hab nursing facility for over two mo, counting the 21, medicare cover st

Lawrence's answer | Answered on June 10, 2014

Your best bet would be to contact the elder law attorney and find out current status. Perhaps the attorney is already working on the issue or...

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My mother is 90, has moderate alzheimers, and she requires 24 hr care. She has about 20,000 in savings & receives $900 SS.

Lawrence's answer | Answered on June 09, 2014

She probably doesn't qualify now but probably easily could qualify for aid with basic planning. Consult a local elder law attorney for details.

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My father is in the hospital and is not of sound mind. How could I get power of attorney to assist the hospital?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on June 09, 2014

You can't get POA from a person who "is not of sound mind." If your dad has capacity, a local lawyer can prepare financial and health...

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How do I get my brother, Executor to mother's will, to get things finalized? It's now a year and nothing has been done.

Lawrence's answer | Answered on June 09, 2014

The answers to your questions are very fact sensitive. You should consult a local trusts and estates lawyer.

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Can they put a "divestment" penalty on my mom for this?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on June 09, 2014

Most likely the caseworker is right. Typically spouse is entitled to a share of deceased husband's estate and if wife doesn't apply to court to...

Lawrence A Friedman's Answers (2424)

Am I legally allowed to stay at home alone with several other people without an adult?

Can I sue my mother's husband for visitation rights (if any) with my mother?

HOW WOULD A NURSING HOME RULE A RESIDENT INCOMPETENT MY MOTHER SIGNED HERSELF INTO A NURSING HOME .THEY WONT LET HER SIGN OUT

Would a recent surgery my 93 year old grandmother had out of town be considered an emergency for travel out of town?

How wouId I transfer a guardianship of my elderly mother from long island,N.Y. to Saint Petersburg,Fl.?

I'm in vero fl, my husband got dementia , he is in a re-hab nursing facility for over two mo, counting the 21, medicare cover st

My mother is 90, has moderate alzheimers, and she requires 24 hr care. She has about 20,000 in savings & receives $900 SS.

My father is in the hospital and is not of sound mind. How could I get power of attorney to assist the hospital?

How do I get my brother, Executor to mother's will, to get things finalized? It's now a year and nothing has been done.

Can they put a "divestment" penalty on my mom for this?