Lawrence A Friedman

Lawrence A Friedman's Answers (2424)

Bridgewater, NJ

Elder law Lawyer at Bridgewater, NJ

Practice Areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning, Tax

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I have a question about my mothers property and someone living there on a trailer.

Lawrence's answer | Answered on April 10, 2014

Before you do anything consult a lawyer. If you tow the trailer w/o legal authority you can have liability.

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Would a will lawyer help protect my rights?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on April 09, 2014

If your mom is living and wants the kids to be treated equally, a lawyer would definitely be needed. If your mom already has passed a lawyer could...

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Can Medicaid implement Estate Recovery after the sale of a house?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on April 09, 2014

Medicaid estate recovery may have a continuing claim but to say for sure, we'd have to review the circumstances of your mother's care and the sale.

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Is it legal to apply and receive Medicaid in one state and reside in another?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on April 09, 2014

Medicaid is provided by the residence state. Your mom's residence may have been in NY once she entered an NY nursing home but it may not have been...

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APS complains

Lawrence's answer | Answered on April 08, 2014

Depends on the fact, but APS likely will feel it seems rather "coincidental" that two different health providers filed with APS and you say they...

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Do I need an attorney ?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on April 08, 2014

You need your own lawyer or you may end up with your own legal issues.

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New Jersey: Does an estate have to liquidate property? How long can the estate go on w/o being settled?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on April 06, 2014

Six months is not very long to administer an estate. An inheritance tax return and tax payment are due 8 months from death. Your questions are...

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Long Term Care insurance legality

Lawrence's answer | Answered on April 04, 2014

It is totally legal so long as the insurance application itself is wholly truthful. With a truthful application, the insurer can assess the risks...

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I have a daughter who is an adult in that she is 39 years old. She has however never been emancipated. She is disabled.

Lawrence's answer | Answered on April 03, 2014

Consult a CO family law attorney re child support considerations. This is NOT a DIY project.

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I acted as POA for aunt in TX nursing home. Her money ran out during Medicaid app. process. Home tells me I'm liable

Lawrence's answer | Answered on April 03, 2014

Your situation is a text book example of why it is important to consult an elder law attorney ASAP when an individual may be entering a care...

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