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Veteran in Jail, will it effect his va benefits he receives monthly?

Drew's answer | Answered on December 24, 2015

Yes, VA benefits are reduced to the 10% rate following the 60th day of incarceration and do not automatically reinstate upon release--the veteran...

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Should I pursue an appeal with the VA for DIC and a rating reconsideration, or is there another avenue we should take?

Drew's answer | Answered on December 21, 2015

Do the appeal. Doing a request for reconsideration isn't the same. Best to get a consult with a VA-accredited attorney to determine how to best...

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In Georgia do I have the legal right to make decisions on his behalf at this time.

Drew's answer | Answered on December 13, 2015

You did not establish a common law marriage relationship under Georgia law if you didn't move here until 2007.. Accordingly, and lacking any...

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What are my options? I have no money left to hire an attorney.

Drew's answer | Answered on December 13, 2015

File a guardianship immediately, period. With this fact pattern, I'd file an emergency guardianship right now, followed up with a permanent...

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In the state of GA is a single parent required to get permission from all there children in order to be cremated?

Drew's answer | Answered on December 13, 2015

There is no requirement of consent from all children in order to be cremated. She should state her wishes in her will and let it be.

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Can the Grandson of a Veteran Receive his benefits after Veterans death if there is no spouse?? and what would we need to do??

Drew's answer | Answered on December 06, 2015

No. Accrued benefits (if there are any) may flow to the spouse or children under very strict rules. Any other party can only seek reimbursement...

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Can a durable POA with no gift clause and no payment agreement purchase property or pay themselves for services.

Drew's answer | Answered on December 06, 2015

No one can tell you anything with closely scrutinizing the actual DPOA. Get a consult w/ a local elder law attorney so you can get a definitive...

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Should I seek other professional help

Drew's answer | Answered on December 03, 2015

Once VA establishes service-connection for an issue, they then pay based on the severity of the condition. Prostate cancer in active form is rated...

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How to obtain power of attorney over birth mother not in good health, about 60 yrs of age on disability

Drew's answer | Answered on November 29, 2015

You can contact local legal services and ask for assistance; Atlanta Legal Aid has online Powers of Attorney that she can sign IF she has...

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How do I find out if a will was left behind?

Drew's answer | Answered on November 26, 2015

Upon her death, GA law requires that her will be filed at the local probate court--you can see a copy of it there.

Drew Norman Early's Answers (5949)

Veteran in Jail, will it effect his va benefits he receives monthly?

Should I pursue an appeal with the VA for DIC and a rating reconsideration, or is there another avenue we should take?

In Georgia do I have the legal right to make decisions on his behalf at this time.

What are my options? I have no money left to hire an attorney.

In the state of GA is a single parent required to get permission from all there children in order to be cremated?

Can the Grandson of a Veteran Receive his benefits after Veterans death if there is no spouse?? and what would we need to do??

Can a durable POA with no gift clause and no payment agreement purchase property or pay themselves for services.

Should I seek other professional help

How to obtain power of attorney over birth mother not in good health, about 60 yrs of age on disability

How do I find out if a will was left behind?