My mom and I were on a joint account. My sisters had nothing to do with her care for years. Recently she fell and became ill and

Unfortunately, this is a situation we see far too often. Just because the account was joint, doesn't mean you didn't have to account for your...

Conservatorship on an adult who is 62,on social security and ssi?

Both of the prior answers have provided you with helpful information and I hope you will follow up on their recommendations. As noted, if the...

Does a nursing home have the right to send a patient out of his state to another nursing home?

I agree with Mr. Whatley's analysis of the federal law applicable to your situation, but will need to defer to a Kentucky elder law attorney on...

I agree with the previouis answer. Normally it is far safer to go through the formal guardianship procedure as it reduces the chances that someone...

A-B Trust, no need for "A"

The normal rule is that the language of the trust controls, but it may be possible to avoid the strict terms of the trust under certain...

A trust has ended. What is job of Trustees? How do the heirs protect themselves if it appears there is a conflict of interest?

Because the answer is specific to Kansas law, I recommend you confer with a qualified Kansas attorney who can advise you of your rights. If you...

Mother's trust - California resident - passed 30 days ago

You should confer with a qualified trust attorney in California who can advise you of the actions you are required to take. In most states, every...

If a person takes an elderly person to a lawyer to have a POA revoked knowing they have the early stages of dementia & alzhiemer

The attorney and the court have an obligation to inquire into the competency of a person before approving actions that will legally effect their...

Can my dad be forced into a nursing home? He is very sick but he has family willing to take care of him 24/7?

If the doctor determines that your father is in need of qualified care 24/7 and that your family is not competent to provide the level of care...

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I agree with Mr. Shanahan that you should confer with a qualified Connecticut elder law attorney. There are exceptions to the rule, but generally...