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I have a friend who has been abandoned in a nursing home. What steps can I take to make medical decisions on her behalf?

William's answer | Answered on June 06, 2015

If she is not competent to sign a Power of Attorney to you, you probably should consult with an attorney about filing a guardianship for her. The...

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Can I get a suspended sentence?

William's answer | Answered on June 01, 2015

If the first 6308 summary didn't carry a license suspension because the you somehow avoided a conviction for being a first time offender, this new...

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Do I need a criminal attorney?

William's answer | Answered on June 01, 2015

If you would like to avoid having a conviction for this summary offense, hire a lawyer. A conviction will be on your record five years before you...

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My father cant testify at his own elder abuse restraining order due to mental incapacity, I have POA, will it be denied?

William's answer | Answered on June 01, 2015

I think you can still prevail on the restraining order if you or someone else can give first hand testimony of the abuse-actually witnessing the...

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Can a sentence of of house arrest, community hrs and/or probation be reduced at last hearing?

William's answer | Answered on June 01, 2015

It is hard to answer as the question is not clear. It sounds like, and I am assuming, he entered a plea agreement and you are asking if, at the...

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How can a power of attorney both medical and legal, be broken, when person holding power has become incapable of doing it

William's answer | Answered on June 01, 2015

If mom has mental capacity, she can most likely revoke the Power of Attorney in writing. Most powers of attorney have language which allows them to...

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Do I need a Contract for Personal Service with my Elderly Parents?

William's answer | Answered on May 30, 2015

You really should consult with a CO elder law attorney. If your parents may need assistance to pay for nursing care in the future and an...

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What is the statute of limitations for Automobile Insurance Fraud in PA?

William's answer | Answered on May 30, 2015

5 years. Yes you can give a tip to law enforcement. Understand, that an anonymous tip, unless corroborated with other evidence may not lead to his...

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Our dad passed Mar 7 & mom Mar 13. An insurance policy needs to be paid to my sister & I. Do we need Small Estate Affidavit?

William's answer | Answered on May 29, 2015

If there are living beneficiaries on the policy, the proceeds can be paid directly to the be beneficiaries without court or lawyer involvement. If...

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Can my girlfriend move with me to my dad's in North Carolina and have her probation moved there as well?

William's answer | Answered on May 29, 2015

This should only be done with the consent of the PO. If he does not consent, she may need to have her lawyer file a petition with the judge asking...