Questions answered by Kristen A. Hall

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I want to know how to go about getting power of attorney for my father's medical condition

Kristen's answer | Answered on July 25, 2015

Start with your father's doctor to see if your father is competent to sign a power of attorney. If he is then your father can sign a healthcare POA...

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My father needs assisted living. Won't Medicaid take all of the money?

Kristen's answer | Answered on July 25, 2015

There is a 5 year look back period when applying for Medicaid. They won't actually "take" the money but he won't qualify until the funds are spent...

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Bills becoming over whelming leading up to divorce

Kristen's answer | Answered on July 24, 2015

I'm sorry. You are in a difficult situation. If you are represented these are all things you should discuss with him/her. Iowa is an equitable...

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Does the divorce order expire after high school/18?

Kristen's answer | Answered on July 24, 2015

It depends on the language of the decree. If the decree only orders support until the child is 18 or graduates then that is the extent of the...

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As a spouse, can I claim my deceased husband's share of Prudential shares in my father-in-law's name that were recently found?

Kristen's answer | Answered on July 24, 2015

Even though they are both gone, your husband did not predecease his father so the shares would be his. For example, if your husband had died after...

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If my 17 year old daughter does not want to be interviewed in mediation does she have to sign a form? In Sacramento, CA

Kristen's answer | Answered on July 23, 2015

As a minor she would not be required to sign anything. Were the other children interviewed? If so I would expect the mediator's report to reflect...

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My grandmother diagnosed with Alzheimer's and bipolar. Her physician did not medicate her. What can we do?

Kristen's answer | Answered on July 23, 2015

I'm sorry, this is a difficult situation. If she has executed power of attorney documents and is no longer able to make decisions for herself those...

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Do I need an attorney for being removed as my moms payee?

Kristen's answer | Answered on July 22, 2015

Yes, you will want an attorney for the appeals process. Government bureaucracy can be overwhelming on your own.

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Is violating a mediated settlement theft?

Kristen's answer | Answered on July 22, 2015

A mediated agreement is essentially a contract and she violated the terms when she took more than was agreed to. The police might get involved if...

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I went to mediation with my daughter's father and now he dose not follow the parenting agreement that was put in place?

Kristen's answer | Answered on July 22, 2015

If he consistently fails to follow the agreement then you will need to take him back to court to modify the agreement. It sounds like you entered...

Kristen A. Hall's Answers (86)

I want to know how to go about getting power of attorney for my father's medical condition

My father needs assisted living. Won't Medicaid take all of the money?

Bills becoming over whelming leading up to divorce

Does the divorce order expire after high school/18?

As a spouse, can I claim my deceased husband's share of Prudential shares in my father-in-law's name that were recently found?

If my 17 year old daughter does not want to be interviewed in mediation does she have to sign a form? In Sacramento, CA

My grandmother diagnosed with Alzheimer's and bipolar. Her physician did not medicate her. What can we do?

Do I need an attorney for being removed as my moms payee?

Is violating a mediated settlement theft?

I went to mediation with my daughter's father and now he dose not follow the parenting agreement that was put in place?