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How can my mother protect her SSI AND MEDICARE BENEFITS AFTER RECEIVEING $50,000 PROCEED AS A BENEFIARY ON MY SISTERS LIFE INS?

Melissa's answer | Answered on November 04, 2015

It is possible. Talk to an elder law attorney in your area about setting up a special needs trust with the proceeds from the policy. See the link...

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Need Elder Law Attorney. We are residents of NJ. Looking for an Attorney located in Jersey City, Hoboken, Manhattan. Thanks.

Melissa's answer | Answered on November 04, 2015

Check out the Find an Attorney option on the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. See link below.

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Is this considered financial exploitation of an elderly person?

Melissa's answer | Answered on November 04, 2015

You may want to contact your local adult protective services agency in your area. You may make an anonymous report and let them investigate. I...

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What kind of a lawyer do I need if I want to brand a product?

Melissa's answer | Answered on July 21, 2015

You may need an intellectual property/ business attorney to help you. You would need to register your trade name with SDAT and establish a...

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Who handles daycare contract disputes between parents and providers in Montgomery County, MD?

Melissa's answer | Answered on July 21, 2015

You should meet with a contracts attorney who can advise you of your rights and the provider's rights to increase the tuition. I would recommend...

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How do I find out if the biological father was awarded guardianship of my grandchildren as my daughter had no will.

Melissa's answer | Answered on July 21, 2015

I am sorry for your loss and the stress that you are enduring. Contact another attorney to help you file for guardianship or adoption as an...

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Can we sale my father's home after his death?

Melissa's answer | Answered on April 30, 2015

You need to go to the Register of Wills in your area to open the estate. Then a Personal Representative is appointed and is issued Letters of...

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How do I file for a divorce and do I have to separated form husband before I file. where do I get the paper to file and how cost

Melissa's answer | Answered on April 26, 2015

I would go to the family law clinic in Prince George's County, Maryland at the Circuit Court. Volunteer attorneys there can assist you with...

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Can I cancel a 1 year contract if the company stopped offering something that was promised

Melissa's answer | Answered on April 26, 2015

Send the company a notice of termination. Let your credit card company know that you cancelled the contract so they can flag if the ad company...

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Child receiving ssi & child support

Melissa's answer | Answered on March 31, 2015

A family law attorney can easily help you and answer your question. I suggest contacting legal aid in Baltimore. I posted the link below.

Melissa Anne Wu's Answers (111)

How can my mother protect her SSI AND MEDICARE BENEFITS AFTER RECEIVEING $50,000 PROCEED AS A BENEFIARY ON MY SISTERS LIFE INS?

Need Elder Law Attorney. We are residents of NJ. Looking for an Attorney located in Jersey City, Hoboken, Manhattan. Thanks.

Is this considered financial exploitation of an elderly person?

What kind of a lawyer do I need if I want to brand a product?

Who handles daycare contract disputes between parents and providers in Montgomery County, MD?

How do I find out if the biological father was awarded guardianship of my grandchildren as my daughter had no will.

Can we sale my father's home after his death?

How do I file for a divorce and do I have to separated form husband before I file. where do I get the paper to file and how cost

Can I cancel a 1 year contract if the company stopped offering something that was promised

Child receiving ssi & child support