How do I get my mom committed to mental home? She has dementia and is a danger to herself and others.
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Answered on November 11, 2015
You have to figure out why the nursing homes are turning her down. Is it because of her behavior or because of her income. If it is income related...
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Divorcing, ordered to sell house, do I still have to pay capital gains if I buy another house right away?
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Answered on November 11, 2015
If this is your primary residence then a 1031 exchange is not available. But, both you and your spouse get a $250K personal exemption from capital...
No hot water in apartment for 3 months now, landlord hasn't done anything to change boiler. What can I do?
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Answered on November 11, 2015
You can 1. Call a city inspector and notify them of a problem. If the inspector visits and agrees with you, you will have a good proof of the issue...
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What part of the value of a jointly owned property needs to be applied if one of owners ls applying for Medicaid?
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Answered on November 11, 2015
Since this is not her primary residence, Medicaid assumption is that this condo is an asset. As a result she will not be eligible. You should...
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Hello, I am in Bronx Ny. I have been living in an illegal basement apartment for just about 4 years. Can they just throw me out?
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Answered on November 11, 2015
Since you have stayed in the basement for more than 30 days, in order to kick you out the landlord has to file a holdover proceeding in court, get...
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Parents died intestate-how to transfer property to two children.
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Answered on November 11, 2015
You have not indicated whether the children are adult or minor. If they are adult, then an heirship affidavit may be sufficient for the title...
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My son in law was left a three story building in his mothers will unfortunately. He can't sell it it until he's 50
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Answered on November 11, 2015
The executor of the Will can petition the court to reform the Will. He can argue that there is no money for upkeep, that the beneficiary is in a...
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My aunt die with a will leaving me everything.
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Answered on November 09, 2015
Unfortunately, you will have to find all of your relatives and send them motives of the will. This is a complicated and long process - be prepared...
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Imy mom left me money in her estate
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Answered on November 09, 2015
I agree with the other attorney. Your mom felt that you should not be managing your own money, and your brother should be in control.
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Regarding a possible wrong answer to "How long does NY state(HMS) have to file a claim for Medicaid estate recovery?" ...
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Answered on November 09, 2015
If your real question is - how long do you have to wait before filing the probate petition so that the Medicaid lien will not be attached - the...
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