Are elder care attorneys needed to handle a parents legal and other affairs?

Think about it. For the cost of 4-6 weeks of nursing home care, hiring an elder law attorney can usually protect half or more of a person's assets...

Home Surveillance Legal Issues

I would be very surprised if someone could claim a right to privacy when they are in your house. The fact that you intend to install a visible...

Need help from an Elderlaw Attorney experienced in Medicaid applications and Medicaid qualified annuities for Mom in Somerset Co

Rather than an estate planning question, your concerns really should be more focused on elder law. I have changed the praxctice area accordingly....

If one spouse has end stage of terminal illness how should other spouse proceed to obtain legal rights to make decisions

To answer your question, yes, if competent, the ill spouse should execute a durable general power of attorney and healthcare advance directive as...

Does a power of attorney have to be presented if asked for? my aunt refuses to show it to anyone.

If your aunt wants anyone to recognize her as your father's attorney-in-fact, she is going to need to show it to them. If she can't demonstrate...

I am an adult taking care of and living with my 93 year old mother.Someone made false accusations to APS..

Obviously, right or wrong, someone doesn't agree with your assessment of the care you are providing your mother and has reported you to APS. As...

How can my 71 year old mother get rid of a piece of land in FL.? She cant afford it on a fixed income. She doesn't want to use

There isn't any obvious reason that appears in your post as to why she couldn't "get rid" of her land, as long as she is competent. The issue is...

Although I am not licensed in Michigan and can't advise you specifically on the QMB program, I can tell you that Medicaid, Medicare, and SSDI are...

Can I recover the money I contributed to her care? Is this a probate issue or is there something I can do now?

When a child provides care for a parent or pays for that care out of their own pocket rather than using the parent's funds, the presumption is that...

Mom has dementia is in a care home. she wants to live with me her daughter. Can my sister who has legal guardianship stop me?

Depending upon the language contained in the order appointing her as guardian, your sister may have not only the right, but the duty to keep your...