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Is it legal for my brother to be spending my moms money if he is in control of her until she passes away. There are 5 kids total

Alexandria's answer | Answered on December 11, 2014

I suggest you see an elder law attorney immediately to discuss both the facts (e.g. how does he have "control" over her) as well as what could be...

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Who can I get to help me with my separation agreement?

Alexandria's answer | Answered on December 10, 2014

I agree with Ms. Siebert that you should seek an independent legal consultation. The demand for free legal advice is greater than the supply. If...

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Living rights if in nursing home

Alexandria's answer | Answered on December 09, 2014

To give an answer, an attorney will need to see the deeds to the property and have an understanding of the terms of the father's will. They may...

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What can I do to protect myself and my family from my wife's financial decisions

Alexandria's answer | Answered on November 17, 2014

I suggest you speak with an attorney privately about your and about all your options. What you choose to do will depend upon the particular...

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I am on ssi 'Im geting some money from a car wreck...will Medicaid take it?

Alexandria's answer | Answered on November 17, 2014

The field of elder law is the area of law that is focused, in part, on protection of vulnerable adults and people with special needs. Contact an...

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What is the cheapest way to get a no fault all agreement divorce? ive heard you can do yourself for $150famcort?

Alexandria's answer | Answered on November 16, 2014

There is a saying that "penny wise can be pound foolish." Some people represent themselves in divorce and then come to realize after the divorce...

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Can a visitation order by an Horry County Family Court judge be appealed and or stayed??

Alexandria's answer | Answered on November 15, 2014

If you ever feel the child is in danger of immediate harm, and you have a reasonable basis for feeling that way, call police.

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Still married, no legal separation or anything filed through the courts. We do not have attorneys as of yet. However he has not

Alexandria's answer | Answered on November 15, 2014

I agree with Attorney Peck. I also think that you need to start thinking about how you will support yourself once the two of you move into two...

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What can be done?

Alexandria's answer | Answered on November 07, 2014

The first decisions the family will be facing relate to end of life care. Did he ever express any wishes about what he wanted, with regard to end...

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My mother passed away on October 6th and my father is still living. No one is listed as Power of Attorney, and there is a will.

Alexandria's answer | Answered on November 07, 2014

If someone becomes incompetent and they have not executed a durable power of attorney (appointing an agent to manage their care and / or business...

Alexandria Broughton Skinner's Answers (789)

Is it legal for my brother to be spending my moms money if he is in control of her until she passes away. There are 5 kids total

Who can I get to help me with my separation agreement?

Living rights if in nursing home

What can I do to protect myself and my family from my wife's financial decisions

I am on ssi 'Im geting some money from a car wreck...will Medicaid take it?

What is the cheapest way to get a no fault all agreement divorce? ive heard you can do yourself for $150famcort?

Can a visitation order by an Horry County Family Court judge be appealed and or stayed??

Still married, no legal separation or anything filed through the courts. We do not have attorneys as of yet. However he has not

What can be done?

My mother passed away on October 6th and my father is still living. No one is listed as Power of Attorney, and there is a will.