The Probate Courts in Georgia make legal determinations as to incompetency through the guardianship process. A physician can make a medical...

Can I sue a doctor (Veterans Affairs) when I have a legitimate medical disorder and they refer me to a psychiatrist?

If you are unhappy with the care you are receiving from the VA, you should contact the local Patient Advocate at the VA Medical Center that is...

Can the conservator also be the trustee of a trust

Yes, a conservator can serve as a trustee of a trust. Now, should they? That will be dependent on the exact facts; if you need to explore the...

Is a VA service related claim retroactive if he veteran died 2 years and 3 months after the claim was filed.

Rather than have the claim reopened, certain family members can ask to be "substituted" in place of the veteran when the veteran died during the...

I just received 50% from VA after 31 years. they went back took 6400.00$ the army give me as disablleity and seperation pay .

VA payments are retroactive to the date of the claim that was successfully awarded to you, not to when you left service. You can appeal a VA...

My husband is a veteran of Korean War with honorable discharge I think because he injured his ear when a mortar blew too close

If your husband's hearing impairment is service-connected, he should claim it as a VA disability which could lead to a better VA healthcare...

Can my mother sue the VA to draw my deceased father's military pension?

Mr. Director's response is spot on. Your mother may be entitled to either Dependency Indemnity Compensation or VA Improved Pension. She needs to...

My sister has my father living in her house. She has slowly taken over all his affairs. What can I do ? He is 74. He is in GA.

Seek a consult with an elder law attorney. You may need to pursue an adult guardianship.

Deceased husband died 50% PTSD Svc Connected with VA in 2008. He had several claims pending with the VA. To date no information

Agree w/ Mr. Director completely. You can seek substitution for yourself in place of your husband for a pending claim, but I suspect that the 2008...

Received rule nisi for contempt. Refused to accept division of equity proposal due to unfair terms. Ex is a retired veteran.

At this point, you really need to get a family law attorney if you don't already have one; if you do have one, you need to closely listen to what...