Questions answered by Susan Marie Hunter

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How do I go about searching for a good lawyer that has experience drafting special needs trusts?

Susan's answer | Answered on April 30, 2016

You should feel comfortable that your attorney is working for your best interests ... particularly if they will be serving as your trustee. If you...

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Can I file a lawsuit against those involved?

Susan's answer | Answered on April 29, 2016

With a guardianship in place, the court should be requiring regular accountings of the fiduciary activities, which are subject to review and...

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Me and my 4 siblings are looking for avenues to have them removed so that our mother could get back into her home.

Susan's answer | Answered on April 29, 2016

The primary question is who owns the house. Payoff of a loan does not indicate ownership - only the deeded owner has the right to the property. ...

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How Do I Find a Lawyer in Washington State that doesn't have a conflict of interest with the biggest banks in the State?

Susan's answer | Answered on April 29, 2016

I agree with the previous answer that there are numerous questions involved. You should contact an elder law attorney and Adult Protective...

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Should the liability amount be higher than net payment he receives?

Susan's answer | Answered on April 15, 2016

The calculation is correct - liability always begins with gross income, and then adjusted for certain specific items: i.e. health insurance...

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Do I have to fill out this form and return it ? And also will I have to give them the money from her care account.

Susan's answer | Answered on April 15, 2016

I agree with the great advice already posted. Never ignore official correspondence from a government agency. Complete and return the form.

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If elderly people want Medicaid home care by using a spend down pooled trust, what assets does Medicaid allow them to have?

Susan's answer | Answered on April 15, 2016

I completely agree - Medicaid is a complex set of rules that varies from state to state, and is very difficult to navigate without an expert. ...

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How would she be able to gain guardianship over him, if we could, he is 14 and we are really worried about him.

Susan's answer | Answered on April 13, 2016

You should consult with an attorney in Washington to determine best course of action. Your girlfriend could file for guardianship, but must...

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Can we file for guardianship in Indiana without an order from CA to fix our residence outside of the state of CA?

Susan's answer | Answered on April 13, 2016

Guardianship can be transferred to another state, but moving the ward (your grandson) will require that the CA court approve. I agree that the...

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How do we get/transfer the title to the house to the ex-wife? Do you open a probabte case in FL or Tenn?

Susan's answer | Answered on April 13, 2016

It is likely that you will need to open probate in Tennessee to deal with transfer of a property located in that state. It may also be necessary...

Susan Marie Hunter's Answers (76)

How do I go about searching for a good lawyer that has experience drafting special needs trusts?

Can I file a lawsuit against those involved?

Me and my 4 siblings are looking for avenues to have them removed so that our mother could get back into her home.

How Do I Find a Lawyer in Washington State that doesn't have a conflict of interest with the biggest banks in the State?

Should the liability amount be higher than net payment he receives?

Do I have to fill out this form and return it ? And also will I have to give them the money from her care account.

If elderly people want Medicaid home care by using a spend down pooled trust, what assets does Medicaid allow them to have?

How would she be able to gain guardianship over him, if we could, he is 14 and we are really worried about him.

Can we file for guardianship in Indiana without an order from CA to fix our residence outside of the state of CA?

How do we get/transfer the title to the house to the ex-wife? Do you open a probabte case in FL or Tenn?