Guardian appt. to my mothers estate(dimentia) my brother and I are the only surviving children. What r our rights?

I do a lot of elder law and guardianship work in NJ. Normally, family such as children are favored for guardianship. Therefore, if the case is...

Family Law

You say you have no money for a lawyer. I say you can't afford not to hire a lawyer. Options include filing a support claim against your husband...

Nursing home is trying to take my mothers home because she owes money.

Instead of wasting time here, you should retain a local elder law attorney who can determine whether your mother is liable, whether Medicaid should...

I didn't know NH Medicaid didn't cover dental service for adults now my teeth all have to be pulled. Can I sue medicaid?

I don't see why you think Medicaid is responsible for your rotten teeth especially since you apparently waited 13 years to look into your dental...

Putting parent into nursing home.

Depending on various factors, the bank account could be half your wife's or totally her mother's but more likely than not it would be treated as...

What are penalties for medicaid fraud

Jail and fines. I suggest you retain a criminal lawyer ASAP. BTW, depending how much you made, the income may not have been Medicaid...

I am just going on long term disability after a back operation that did not work long term will be through Hartford

You need an individual lawyer consult because your answer depends on both the policy terms and many individual factors.

What is the maximium amount of financial gift you could give someone who is receiving disability from the government(medicaid),

Depends. SSI is reduced $ for $ of unearned income after $20 in a month and gifts often are unearned income for SSI. Medicaid has an income cap...

Is there a lawyer I can speak to who doesn't require a credit card?

Yes. There is no legal requirement to pay lawyers by credit card and many lawyers don't even accept credit cards. Call around to different...

There is no process as you describe. Rather if an individual lacks capacity to manage his person and/or affairs a guardianship would be...