Questions answered by Diane Beth Weinberg

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Helping parents with dementia who are selling house but refuse Durable Power of Attorney for sale of home.

Diane's answer | Answered on March 03, 2014

I am sorry to hear about the problems you are currently having with your parents. I suspect you are not dealing with a power of attorney...

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Do the "look back" laws for Medicaid eligibility include contributions into education funds or not?

Diane's answer | Answered on March 03, 2014

I recommend that you speak to a local Elder Law attorney about your question simply because the Medicaid rules vary to a certain degree from state...

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As POA for my grandmother, if I leave her home unattended (for work) and something bad happens to her, am I responsible?

Diane's answer | Answered on March 01, 2014

I agree with the other answers that, no, as an agent you are not responsible for your grandmother's care. However, you clearly have concerns about...

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I have Power of attorney over my parents 1993 Living Trust. Is there an expiration date on the Power of Attorney?

Diane's answer | Answered on March 01, 2014

I hope your mother is improving from her stroke. I agree with the previous answer in that powers of attorney are different documents from living...

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How do you have someone deemed "incapacitated"

Diane's answer | Answered on February 28, 2014

I am sorry to hear about your situation. Usually, the power of attorney specifies how it becomes effective. Sometimes, the siblings need to...

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How can my sister and I stop my brother from taking financial advantage of my willing 80 yr old mother? We do have a DPOA.

Diane's answer | Answered on February 28, 2014

First, I am sorry for the challenges that you are having with your brother. I agree with the other attorneys in that, as long as your mother...

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Mom has Alzheimer's, stepfather (with POA for mom) is in last stage of lung cancer. Can he keep me from getting POA for my mom?

Diane's answer | Answered on February 28, 2014

I am sorry for the problems that you are having with your stepfather. I think the previous advice is prudent in that making up with your...

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Can a guardian over an elder strip her from her home and put her in a nursing home when he does not check on her nor call ?

Diane's answer | Answered on February 27, 2014

First, I'm sorry to hear about the problems you are having with your relatives. I am not familiar with Wisconsin law, but I can speak generally...

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Am I entitled sick pay for FML if I am the sole supporter of an end stage Alzhiemers parent on hospics

Diane's answer | Answered on February 27, 2014

First, please feel very proud of yourself for the care you are providing for your mother. You do need to check with an employment attorney for an...

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Need advise about power of attorney involving 19 y.o. DD child

Diane's answer | Answered on February 26, 2014

First, I am sorry for the disruption to your child's life and hope that she is doing well. A power of attorney does not give someone the power...

Diane Beth Weinberg's Answers (324)

Helping parents with dementia who are selling house but refuse Durable Power of Attorney for sale of home.

Do the "look back" laws for Medicaid eligibility include contributions into education funds or not?

As POA for my grandmother, if I leave her home unattended (for work) and something bad happens to her, am I responsible?

I have Power of attorney over my parents 1993 Living Trust. Is there an expiration date on the Power of Attorney?

How do you have someone deemed "incapacitated"

How can my sister and I stop my brother from taking financial advantage of my willing 80 yr old mother? We do have a DPOA.

Mom has Alzheimer's, stepfather (with POA for mom) is in last stage of lung cancer. Can he keep me from getting POA for my mom?

Can a guardian over an elder strip her from her home and put her in a nursing home when he does not check on her nor call ?

Am I entitled sick pay for FML if I am the sole supporter of an end stage Alzhiemers parent on hospics

Need advise about power of attorney involving 19 y.o. DD child