My father is in a retirement home receiving va benefits to help pay rent. He can only have so much money in savings to show need

Probably not. That said, if you keep the exempt asset rather than selling it, he probably remains qualified, however, if there is no money to...

Can one enter a legal contrack with hospital. after receiving medication?

There are 'elements' to support entering into a contract: There must be for example, a 'meeting of the minds'. If the medication given does not...

Can a widowed person remarry before the succession is completed?

The vows are 'until death' -- if the spouse is deceased, the former spouse can marry at any time legally. Practically, when in the midst of...

Is a 16 yr legally able to leave home by choice?

The short answer to the question in your headline is 'no'. The longer answer is WHY does the 16 year old want to move? Personality issues with...

Is it too late to claim part of my Father's estate?

"Too late" is a loaded question. There MAY be statutes of limitations at work here, however, if nobody has begun probate in the last 5 years, you...

I need to terminate guardianship what are my chances of suceeding

This depends on how you 'signed guardianship' over, and without reviewing all the paperwork and your current situation a definite answer is not...

What legal documents will I need?

If your mother and father agree (unless your father has had his parental rights terminated, whether or not he is your physical guardian may not...

It depends on the nature of the 'co-ownership'. If is is ownership with rights of survivorship, or there is a payable upon death designation...

Is it legal for my friends parents to use his trust fund to get a mortgage in their name with out his knowledge

The answer depends on the terms of the trust, and the powers allowed under it to your friend's parents. Without reviewing the documents it is...

Taking Advantage of the Elderly

You are right in that he should get representation as soon as possible. He needs to find a local criminal lawyer ASAP to insure the case is...