Lawyer in California set up a special needs trust and never met the man who is the subject and paying for it.

There is a lot going on in your question and whether the attorney failed to follow standard protocol depends on who was the attorney's client. If...

How can you get a relative that's financially abusing their mother,88 and not all there, to stop being able to take her money?

You haven't indicated whether Mom is competent or not. If she is, then she can do with her money what she wants. She can favor one child over...

I get SSI, have mediCARE/mediCal, and am diagnosed with kidney disease.

There are several options that an elder law attorney could explain given more facts. For example, if you are under age 65 a special needs trust...

I received social security disability backpay , my insurance company paid me long term disability they want me to pay it back

You haven't provided enough information, but generally LTD policies pay in addition to SSDI.

Deed Question / Elder Law

They are probably concerned about the transfer creating a penalty period for Medicaid eligibility purposes and want to fix it. While they can't...

Do I need to get a attorney I got a letter saying a crimal complaint is being filed?

If you don't have the money to hire an attorney on your own, when you are arraigned before the judge you need to ask for a public defender. This is...

Do investments with the right of survivorship need to be recaptured into a living trust?

By retitling joint tenancy with right of survivorship assets into a revocable trust several things are accomplished. First, probate can be avoided...

I live in a home my son has brought, but my name is on it for property taxes,etc. Could a nursing home take my home?

Your question displays some confusion which can be clarified by a visit with an experienced elder law attorney. The nursing home doesn't "take"...

I have an 83 yr. old aunt living in NY. She is very mentally competent and concerned about someday going to a nursing home.

This isn't a nursing home abuse question. It deals with elder law, so I changed the practice area accordingly. Now you will get even more responses...

They will ask questions they deem relevant to their investigation. If you feel someone is being exploited, you should report it. The identity of...