Can a timeshare contract in Virginia be terminated for medical reasons?

Generally, giving up property is viewed as a divestment for Medicaid purposes. But timeshares are not treated as assets, but as a liability (which...

Will I be able to get help to move out of a house that has been making me and my kids sick?

Has there been any connection between your disease and the rental home? Coincidence is not causation. consult with local counsel...

What are the possible penalty for civil contempt of court?

Failure to comply with court orders can result in jail time until compliance is secured.

It is not possible, in this portion of the space-time continuum, to have both a power of attorney and a conservatorship. If there's a conservator,...

Can I ask a question about Medicaid and elder law?

Would Medicaid contact me for any reason? Only to verify your payments and they wouldn't ask you to verify, they'd ask the family, who would ask...

Does everyone need to file a notice to Medicaid of state recovery with a TODA at time of death?

This is a state by state question. In Michigan, we have probate-based estate recovery. Unlike OH (and almost all other states) there's no lien at...

Axsactly what should I expect in a rule nisi hearing

Sister of sister in law cannot control your deceased brother's assets through a power of attorney UNLESS those assets were jointly held between...

Can a medical facility (Dr, hospital, Nursing Home, etc) make medical decisions for my father over me?

If you have a medical power of attorney, you have the same authority to make health care decisions that your father has to make those decisions...

What is the best approach to mentally ill civil debt collection suit?

This is the classic case where a court imposed conservatorship is appropriate. If mom would participate and cooperate, a power of attorney would be...

Temporary leave

YOur local elder councils should be able to help.