Do I have a legal case if a company fills out an application for Medicaid on my behalf even though it was never consented to?

If you think that fraud has been committed, your state will have a Medicaid Fraud Unit to which such reports can be made.

My unmarried father is disabled & has dementia. He cannot do things for himself. He lives in AL and I (only child) live in KY.

Even though your father has given you his power of attorney, that does not mean that he has given up any rights that he might have. It doesn't give...

If a spouse goes into a nursing home will the nursing home take the home and all access from the other spouse .

The nursing home doesn't "take" your house and leave the spouse out on the street, but they do want to get paid. Rather than ignore their bill...

If Adult Protected Services is wrongfully investigating a sole caregiver, does the caregiver have any rights & if so, what?

When a report of suspected abuse is made, APS is required by law to investigate. If the report is found to be groundless, it goes no further, but...

I am getting the run around when trying to have my mother discharged from a skilled rehab facility.

The facility has a duty to only discharge your mother to a safe environment, whether it is another facility or home. They may not feel that she is...

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My father passed away, mother is in a nursing home. Both of their names are on the title. I am P.O.A. for mom. I want car title

There are several complex issues in your question that need to be addressed. When you state that you are executrix, I assume you have already...

I have a friend who is near death in hospital he has been there for months now outcome does not look good what do I do as far as

Until your son has authority to act on your friend's behalf, either through a power of attorney or guardianship (they have a different name for it...

I have a dear friend who is not expected to live very much longer. ha has taken my son as his lo he is his god son when we had

It sounds as though your frriend designated you son as his surrogate decission maker. If that is the case, then he should have priority over the...

My Dad is a Korean War Veteran. If he goes into a nursing home, can they take our house? We're both on the title.

Rest easy and don't let them jerk your chain. People often speak when they don't know what they are talking about. First thing to consider is the...

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Can I legally meet with an Elder Law attorney regarding my mom's estate without my mom present?

An ethical issue for the attorney in meeting with you, without your mother being present, arises in determining who is their client. We can't just...

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