Mom is 90 yrs old. Daughter is Durable POA/POM and has been nominated by mom for guardian. Brother petitioning for other.

I'm sorry to hear about the challenges that your family is facing with respect to your mother's care. The answer is yes and yes. Can you...

How much should legal fees cost me for services I need to be in control of my mom's estate?

I am sorry to hear about your parents. I agree that you should retain the assistance of an elder law attorney. From your description, your...

If you cannot get the evaluation needed for requesting guardianship or conservatorship what are your alternatives?

I am sorry to hear about your problems with your parent. Georgia has two methods for starting a guardianship or conservatorship petition. ...

Medicaid liability question.

First, I am sorry to hear about your father's health problems. You need to speak with an elder law attorney in your area. Deeding yourself...

My father has stocks in my moms name and had her sign over the stocks to him. Will that effect her applying for medicaid?

You parents need to find an elder law attorney in your area and engage in some planning. I am not familiar with New Jersey law, but I will give...

My aging Mother lives in Branford, CT and has small 401k. When would she need to file Title 19 for Medicaid to follow Medicare?

You need to consult with a an elder law attorney familiar with Medicaid in your area. In Georgia, the 401k would probably not be an issue, but...

I do want to clarify the prior issues. Yes, if provided in the power of attorney, the agent can file some lawsuits on behalf of the principal. ...

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Is it unlawful for a power of attorney, to make a transaction the person he represents, that is profitable to him?

I want to agree with the first two answers you received - it depends on whether your mother consented. If she did not, he could be both civilly...

My mom is in nursing home and within a month go on Medicaid. She has life estate but property deeded to me in 1999.

You have received excellent advice. Medicaid is complicated, and the rules vary from state to state. I'm not qualified to tell you how...

The answer is maybe. Consult with a local elder law attorney to determine the best way to handle the stock. You may be able to move the stock out...

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