If I am the elderly care provider shouldn't I have POA instead of my sister who also has her name on his checking account?

If you do not already have durable powers of attorney in place for financial matters and for healthcare decisions it is probably too late to ask...

In Michigan, under MCL 600.6023, social security payments and pensions qualified under §401 if the internal revenue code of 1986 cannot be...

The friend of the court keeps taking our federal income tax return how can we stop this?

Project Intercept (PI) also known as the Federal Tax Refund Offset program, is one way that a state child support agency collects the noncustodial...

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My mother who is 88 years old just had brain surgery my sister does not allow me into the hospital to see her.

If your mother is competent, she may make decisions about who she would like to see and the hospital personnel should respect her wishes. You may...

The friend keeps taking our federal income tax return how can we stop this?

Project Intercept (PI) also known as the Federal Tax Refund Offset program, is one way that a state child support agency collects the noncustodial...

How do I get a Power of Attorney?

You should apply to the probate court in your area for guardianship and conservatorship of your mother and her assets. The guardianship allows you...

Do I need an elderly attorney

I agree with the previous answer. You will want to find out why the law office is looking for your father. before giving any information. ...

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Do i need an Elder Law attorney

You can pay off legitimate debts with the proceeds of the sale of his home. In Michigan and most other states, he can also purchase certain exempt...

From what agencies can I receive free in-home health aid for my 90 year old mother, who lives at home with me?

The eligibility requirements for Medicaid are slightly different for each state. Michigan has a Waiver program that specifically meets the needs...

I have grandparents that are elderly and one of them needs to be in a nursing home. Can they gift money to there heirs?

Medicaid is a joint Federal and state program and each state is a little bit different in its eligibility requirements. In Michigan, the stay at...