We took mother-in-law to kansas star casino in mulvane she has dementia she wondered off

I agree with my colleagues that you should consult a criminal lawyer. Also note that if you are trying to sue a native American casino, special...

Are two lawsuits required because one defendant lives in NY and the other defendant lives in NJ? If a niece was supposed to

You cannot get a judgment against a defendant unless the court has personal jurisdiction over the defendant. Courts of D's residence state have...

Transitionary period into a nursing home.

The answer is very state specific. In some states, it's hard to come into a nursing home directly on Medicaid but in other states that isn't an...

What laws protect an elder from medication being forced upon them?

If your father is competent, he has the right to refuse treatment. If there is a health proxy and you aren't the proxy, you have no rights. You...

I need to spend down to qualify for medicaid. Can I pay my lawyer grandson all of my money except $2000 to do my legal work?

Most gifts trigger Medicaid penalties while payments for legal work usually don't. If your GS uses the money you pay him for your expenses, you...

How do I spend-down and still pay for expenses pending approval for medicaid?

You would do well to consult a local elder law attorney for options. You probably will waste a lot of money if you DIY.

In search of some of the types of assistance to fund nursing home for elderly grandmother who is 91, blind & has severe dementia

Your best bet is to consult a local elder law attorney for individual advice.

Do I need to do a spend-down or is there another option? If I need to do a spend what way is best?

Ultimately, you need to get your sister on Medicaid. Consult an elder law attorney for details.

I am moslem do I have to have a will here in U S A

If you are an NJ resident and die w/o a will, your assets will pass per NJ intestacy laws and otherwise avoidable tax may arise. A will lets you...

Can someone qualify for medicaid if they have no income and are supported by their adult children

A person with no income can qualify for Medicaid if she meets various other requirements. To obtain Medicaid, an individual must apply to the...

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