Questions answered by Lawrence A Friedman

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Can absents of a nondisclosure agreement let an Elder-law of MI,firm off the hook, for there employee's abuse of their clients?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on February 12, 2014

Legal malpractice occurs when a lawyer doesn't provide at the least the minimum standard of legal work to be expected of other similarly situated...

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How much money per month does medicaide let you have to live on and pay rent when 1 is home and the other is in nursing home.

Lawrence's answer | Answered on February 11, 2014

The community spouse will keep no more than half and possibly a lot less if she doesn't do Medicaid planning. Working with a good elder law...

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How does one prove self neglect to adult protective svcs?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on February 11, 2014

There is no such thing as self neglect. An individual who has capacity to make informed choices is entitled to live in a manner others might not...

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My mom needs to go to an assisted living home and sell her residence, what are the tax penalties?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on February 11, 2014

Can't comment on CA and local tax but in typical situations federal income tax excludes gain on sale of residence where seller lived in residence...

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What are my demented grandma's legal rights if she goes into a care center while still married to her husband?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on February 11, 2014

Your issue is VERY complicated and cries out for consult with an attorney. Kelly Davis, Esq. 307-222-4325 is an excellent elder law attorney in...

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Elderly Grandparents Neglect

Lawrence's answer | Answered on February 10, 2014

Two choices 1- Get grandma to go to your house voluntarily such as for a visit and then convince her to stay voluntarily, but beware because you...

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My mother had medicare. Should she apply for Medicaid too? Is it best to go through an Elder Care Attorney?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on February 10, 2014

Medicaid but not Medicare can pay for long term care. In some states Medicaid can cover assisted living. Strongly recommend an elder law attorney...

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Does spousal refusal to pay cease upon death?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on February 10, 2014

Maybe, maybe not. Depends on circumstances-- such as your father's expenses and income, whether he still will be at home, and such. I expect that...

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Would having an elderly dementia patient sign legal papers be elder abuse?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on February 10, 2014

Not necessarily. Elder abuse involves physical, emotional, or financial abuse of a vulnerable adult or vulnerable disabled person. A person with...

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My cousin in law is in a Florida retirement home against her will and wants to go back to her native Peru. Can you help her?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on February 08, 2014

I suspect your post is missing key details. A care facility that isolates a resident w/o justification could be guilty of crime and civil wrong of...

Lawrence A Friedman's Answers (2424)

Can absents of a nondisclosure agreement let an Elder-law of MI,firm off the hook, for there employee's abuse of their clients?

How much money per month does medicaide let you have to live on and pay rent when 1 is home and the other is in nursing home.

How does one prove self neglect to adult protective svcs?

My mom needs to go to an assisted living home and sell her residence, what are the tax penalties?

What are my demented grandma's legal rights if she goes into a care center while still married to her husband?

Elderly Grandparents Neglect

My mother had medicare. Should she apply for Medicaid too? Is it best to go through an Elder Care Attorney?

Does spousal refusal to pay cease upon death?

Would having an elderly dementia patient sign legal papers be elder abuse?

My cousin in law is in a Florida retirement home against her will and wants to go back to her native Peru. Can you help her?