Depends who is telling the adult child that he has responsibilities. If anyone in authority is telling the adult child to act, he is out of his...

Can I, have the court set up a retirement annuity from the estate?

Obviously, you have a self interest in getting paid but if you can convince the court that the ward's interest requires a paid caregiver such as...

Why can't I get an attorney to take my case? It could be worth Thousands if Not Millions of Dollars.

I assume you seek a contingent fee. Since an attorney doesn't get paid unless the case is a winner and then only gets a percent of the award, it...

Do powder of attorneys need to be recorded?

Depends on state law, but typically, POAs have to be executed with similar formality to a deed but need not be recorded unless used to transfer an...

Can police dictate care requirements for elderly woman who has not broken the law?

the big problem here is that your view of the situation probably is far more favorable than an impartial view would be. I don't see how an...

I have Medi-Cal; I'm planning to also get a private PPO plan. Will I be entitled to a benefit reserve account with Medi-Cal?

I've never heard of a Medicaid program providing any additional benefit merely because a participant has additional health insurance. Federal...

Elderly consumer signs contract with binding arbitration clause: How can cost to arb, and possible outcomes, be predicted?

I don't think you can predict the cost of arbitration unless you are an attorney with substantial experience in arbitrations. Age alone doesn't...

Actions elder attorneys take to guarantee competency and for safety purposes some video the signing of a will.

depends on lawyer, client's presentation, and other circumstances. If client clearly is with it, I'd just discuss the will with the client before...

If you have financial and healthcare power of attorney for elder parents and their funds run out who pays the bills?

Medicaid pays for long term care and the like if you have planned with a good elder law attorney. If you haven't, then could be a real mess. If...

Does a family member who doesn't havre Medical POA have the right to decide type and amount of care for elderly mother ?

The caregiver has NO say in determining care. The family members who don't have medical POA don't have a legal say. Mom can decide on her own...