Power of attorney

You need help from an experienced attorney who often sees cases of diminished capacity to make decisions. I suggest you find an elder law...

If your mother has not been declared incompetent by a court, she has the "legal" ability to make her own decisions. As a practical matter,...

She should contact legal aid for advice. Legal aid may not include criminal defense (that's often handled separately,) but at least she can get...

My mother is an nursing home and my brother is the poa and he informed the administrator that he doesn't want my fiancée to vis

I agree with Mr. Jaap's answer, however, I'd like to add that the POA document may not include the power to make personal decisions such as who can...

Do I have to pay Medicaid 70,000 on behalf of my mother whom we cared for at home for 8 years until she died.

You may be able to negotiate with the attorney who is handling the Medicaid Estate Recovery. The care provided at home is possibly enough to allow...

For a New York resident without a job, do Medicaid benefits end after a period of prolonged unemployment?

Medicaid will continue as long as you continue to meet the income requirements (according to current law.) With the debates gong on in...

Am I still obligated to pay?

I'm very sorry for your loss. I'm also sorry that you have to sort out the financial snafu about your Mom's care. You say that your Mom was...

What rights does a family have when dealing with Adult Protective Services?

You may want to get help from a Geriatric Care Manager in your mother's area. A GCM can help you identify services that can keep your mother safe....

Is a California statutory power of attorney be used in Arizona

The Principal (the person extending power to someone else via a Power of Attorney) should have an attorney prepare the proper documents according...

How to obtain power of attorney, financial & banking, for a grandmother admitted into a resthome who is unable to make decisions

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