I discovered my car purchase was a case of dealer misrepresentation due to a illegal repair and overlooked open recall, now ?

Although you are a senior citizen, this isn't an elder law type of question. I changed the practice area to get you before an attorney who might...

Are there legal guidelines to help me determine the difference between a "helpful granny" and a "financially abused elder?"

If you believe she is being financially exploited by the grandkids, report the matter to Adult Protective Services. They will investigate. I would...

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This really isn't a case of nursing home abuse so I changed the practice area to elder law to get your question in front of the type of attorney...

We need a lawyer

You haven't said what services your mother needs from a lawyer. Are you looking into Medicaid or long-term care palnning? In that case you would be...

What options do I have with an elderly family member trying to drive a car on her own when she is incapable & poses a danger?

For many seniors, being able to still drive a car is more than an expression of freedom, it can be a matter of self-esteem and diginity...proof to...

Medicaid Assistance not entitled

With $23,000 and, depending on the circumstances of how you obtained Medicaid benefits, possible criminal charges at stake, you would be foolish...

CAN I GET MEDICAID AS I JUST GOT APPROVED FOR SSDI, BUT I AM OVER THE POVERTY LEVEL

While you do have options, without seeing your documentation and discussing your situation, no elder law attorney can really give you a specific...

Since none of us lawyers at AVVO are in a position to look over your grandmother's documents and ask you questions, we can't give you much advice...

What can be done to protect an elderly incapacitated adult if the durable power of attorney is putting the elder at heath care r

You could petition the court to be appointed as guardian, in which case you will need to show the court that what you are alleging is true. Since...

I m leasing a commerical property and the poa wants me to write the checks out to him for the property is this okay to do?

It would be highly unusual and risky to write the check out to anyone other than the record title owner or person identified in your lease. An...