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Is there any way to help protect others. A company took advantage of an elderly grandfather. Any way to punish the company?
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Answered on April 15, 2014
Being your grandfather's attorney-in-fact under his POA does not give your aunt the right to override his decision. What is called "non-compliance"...
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Mom is in nursing home in Indiana. Money running out. Can we set aside money to travel out of state for her burial?
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Answered on April 15, 2014
You are going to have a hard time finding a pre-paid funeral plan that will cover travel expenses for the simple reason that gas, air fare, and...
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I'm seeking an attorney with Elder Law experience and some type of experience with fighting for veterans!
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Answered on April 13, 2014
With all due respect, I see nothing in your posting that would cause me to believe that yours is a problem dealing with military law or veterans....
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I am 76 currently on medicaid. I was the named beneficiary on my brothers life insurance policy.
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Answered on April 11, 2014
This is not really an insurance question. It deals with elder law and Medicaid. Therefore I made some changes and additions to the practice areas...
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Do I need a lawyer?
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Answered on April 11, 2014
Your question involves a lot of different issues. You would do well to make an appointment with an experienced elder law attorney who can explain...
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What kind of powers are defined by the Necessary and Proper Clause?
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Answered on April 10, 2014
Depends on the type of document to which you refer. Please provide more information.
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My father in law passed away on March 5, 2014. There is a woman involved that was his wife. My husband, his only son, would
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Answered on April 10, 2014
You haven't mentioned how long your father and his wife were married. Often married couples will hold assets in their joint names so when one dies...
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My wife's name is on my mother n law's C D's., the CD 's are a partnership. Medicare is paying the bill now.
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Answered on April 10, 2014
Could not have said it any better myself. I would only suggest that the asker go to the AVVO Find a Lawyer search tool or the website of the...
Question about Life Lease on property, and selling or renting of home now.
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Answered on April 10, 2014
A lease for life is a right to occupy the premises. As it is generally not assignable, it has no value to anyone but your mother. A life estate is...
My elderly parents are named beneficiaries in a life insurance policy of my recently deceased sister. The money was meant to be
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Answered on April 09, 2014
The act of "declining" or "disclaiming" the life insurance proceeds will surely be treated the same as a gift, resulting in a penalty period if the...