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My dad is still alive, my stepmom sold their house without my dad’s permission. I’m their only son, what can I do?
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Answered on January 05, 2021
Consult with an elder law attorney as these facts generate more questions than potential answers. Use the Avvo find a lawyer feature at the top....
How do I get an APS case of my record?
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Answered on January 05, 2021
In most states APS records are confidential, and unless there is a more recent issue I would not foresee a basis for getting them to disclose their...
My brother recently died in a nursing home?
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Answered on December 18, 2020
Contact a probate attorney in your state to discuss the specifics, but just as a fair warning, the estate is likely insolvent if he was on Medicaid...
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HHow long after a homeowner suffers a stroke and is just in the first few days of inpatient at a hospital for evaluation at. How
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Answered on December 17, 2020
If the question is whether or not you could be evicted, the answer is yes if you do not have a lease or some type of ownership interest in the...
Can I avoid inheritance taxes if I am co - owner of my mothers house and property?
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Answered on December 17, 2020
No, jointly-owned property is taxed on the proportion of the decedent’s interest in the property. So it's likely 4.5% on mother's 1/2 interest in...
My 94 year old father is in a nursing home. He is of sound mind. He is in pretty good shape from the waist up. He has about $750
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Answered on December 17, 2020
Yes there are strategies available to help accelerate his eligibility for Medicaid benefits. $15,000 a month is steep, so you should consider...
How will being on medicaid (beneficiary in illinois) effect recieving recently deceased father's life insurance?
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Answered on December 16, 2020
Yes it is possible she will lose her benefits if no actions are taken. Speak with an elder law/special needs attorney in your state about a special...
Can my wife receive a cash gift ($12,500) from her mother who is in assisted living with dementia if she cannot sign the check?
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Answered on December 16, 2020
Take no action until you have consulted with an elder law attorney in your state. Whether you can actually gift to yourself as POA depends on the...
My stepdad gave me poa he was in his right mind when he did it now his biological kids wants guardianship
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Answered on December 16, 2020
Unfortunately, the children have a right to file a guardianship petition, but that doesn't mean you cannot continue in your current role. The court...
How can my mom get access to her mother's financial institution in PR with guardianship documents?
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Answered on December 16, 2020
Would advise contacting counsel in PR. Banks have been horrible lately with recognizing valid POAs and Guardianship decrees. In the states where I...
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