We are building a home with an in-law suite. Parents our contributing $100K towards the cost. How should we accept the money?
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Answered on September 23, 2016
Your in-laws should purchase a portion of the home (and be on the deed as joint tenants with right of survivorship). This would not be deemed a...
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Landlord tenant issue. What are my mother's rights as the owner of her home?
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Answered on September 23, 2016
This question should be re-posted in the landlord/tenant or foreclosure category in Avvo. This isn't an Elder Law issue, per se.
Best of luck...
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How can I sue a nursing home for bed sore and a fall which resulted in injuring her leg even more
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Answered on September 22, 2016
These cases are records intensive, so hard to say with such limited information. Certainly meet with a personal injury attorney who specializes in...
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Can I sue for medical expenses?
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Answered on September 22, 2016
I am sorry to hear about this.
Yes, your wife can sue her brother for causing her significant injuries. However, no insurance policy will cover...
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Will power of attorney drawn in CA stand up in CO and if so, will first person listed have power over third person listed?
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Answered on September 22, 2016
It really depends on how the durable power of attorney document is drafted. The person granted power of attorney is referred to as the agent:...
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Can a rehabilitation nursing home evict a person when they have received a settlement and they wont disclose the amount of the s
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Answered on September 21, 2016
If the $16,000 was not properly sheltered (e.g. a special needs trust), her Medicaid may be at risk or even suspended. If so, the facility may not...
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If I take on financial power of attorney on behalf of my mother, are my personal assets at risk?
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Answered on September 21, 2016
Make sure you sign "as agent" or "as attorney in fact" for your mother's prepaid cremation contract. This clearly indicates that you are signing in...
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Can a person be charged with burglary at a resident were they stayed for over 9months and is still receiving mail there
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Answered on September 21, 2016
Unlikely, but this isn't really an elder law question. I would suggest you re-ask in the criminal defense category. Best of luck to you.
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How can I have a non related person taken out of my house?
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Answered on September 21, 2016
My colleague provided good advice. Report the elder abuse. You may also want to call the police.
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Can someone I live with that makes more than me make me pay more in rent, utilities?
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Answered on September 21, 2016
My colleague is correct - your income vs your relative's income is irrelevant. All that matters is that these bills get paid per the terms of the...
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