An autopsy is not required for VA disability; conclusive medical evidence is required--that can be through the form of a death certificate, medical...

I have a payee who will not give me any funds to celebrate the holidays with.There is plenty of funds for me.

Are your benefits being paid from VA or Social Security? As you refer to a "payee", I take it you are in receipt of Social Security--if that's the...

If I pass away, and both my primary residence and rental property are underwater, is there a need for a will?

Yes, you need a will, because you don't know what tomorrow holds. You may well come into other property at some point. Having a will typically...

Where do I go for help, if it's even worth the fight

A better course of action may be pursuing a wrongful death claim personally against the marine. Consult a local personal injury attorney in that...

I have been involved for several years with my lawyers in a veterans administration disability dispute. Dropped by them at 70%.

You can appeal the award of attorney fees by VA--that is your right. I suggest you look at your legal services agreement and then decide for...

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Life care planning v. medicaid planning question. My wife's father has some beginning stages of dementia.

Lifecare planning typically is a more robust form of planning that will incorporate Medicaid planning, but also address other issues, to include...

We have a class action representing Veterans from multiple States and the author domiciles in Boise Idaho, the author's region.

An action being brought against the VA seeking class action status on behalf of veterans can only be entered in one court--the US Court of Appeals...

Can I sue my neice for my father's military flag?

But why? Bringing suit costs money and will only inflame a bad situation. Mr. Chambers has very kindly offered you a better course of...

In what county Probate Court can I obtain guardianship?

File in the county in which the child lives.

VA Aid and Attendance Applications

At a minimum, it should be a VA-accredited agent or VA-accredited attorney; best is an elder law attorney who is VA-accredited, as the attorney...