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Can the sibling with Med. POA order med. staff not to share info. about hospitalized father with his adult other children?
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Answered on September 27, 2013
It doesn't matter what your father said. It's what he put in writing that controls. It is possible that the POA document he signed does not waive...
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My mom died in February while she was in a nursing home. She was denied Medicaid and left a $15,370 bill .
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Answered on September 27, 2013
Unless you are in a state in which a filial responsibilty rule applies to make the children responsible for their parent's care, or they signed an...
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In the state of North Carolina: Does Medicare cover Hospice care?
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Answered on September 27, 2013
Medicare covers hospice service but not "room and board." That is one reason why many hospice patients are treated in their homes (which usually is...
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Can my aunt who is in a nursing home purchase a car as part of a medicaid "spend down" plan.
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Answered on September 27, 2013
Generally, when a person is in the nursing home they don't have a need for an automobile so what is an exempt asset if they live at home or an...
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What can be done to prevent a disgruntled family member from countermanding a good-faith decision by a court-appointed guardian?
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Answered on September 27, 2013
The guardian should have an attorney who can handle the situation. I suggest you contact the guardian and tell them you are willing to testify...
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MY MOM DIED BECAUSE A NURSE DID NOT CHECK ON HER WHEN HER ALARM WAS GOING OFF ME AND MY 10 YR OLD NEICE FOUND HER THIS WAY
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Answered on September 27, 2013
You indicate thatthis occured on December 24, 2011. You need to follow Attorney Potter's advice with any more delay. I don't practice in NC, but...
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Wife dying of cancer has appointed one of her children to have power of attorney of his step father who has dimentia. Husband
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Answered on September 25, 2013
The wife has no legal authority to appoint someone else as her husband's attorney-in-fact. Only the husband can do that and then only if he is...
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How do we contest the way my sister is managing my moms wills
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Answered on September 25, 2013
I would only add that you should not delay any longer in contacting your own probate attorney. Once assets are distributed, even if wrongly, it can...
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Medicaid purchased an augmentative communication device for my son 3 years ago. Can it be sold legally?
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Answered on September 25, 2013
Interesting question. I'd add just one issue for consideration. The device has value, but is treated as an exempt durable medical device for...
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How can I help my 69 year old Mother, my sister is taking advantage of her.
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Answered on September 24, 2013
Thre are several options that you might explore, depending upon your mother's state of mind ranging from reporting the situation to social security...
