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How can I protect my elderly mother from her untrustworthy adult grandchild who wants to move in or move close by?
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Answered on August 26, 2013
If you suspect that your niece is taking advantage of your mother or in anyway abusing her, you can report the situation to Adult Protective...
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Who would you recommend as a financial lawyer to deal with the problems of long term care and the legal system??
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Answered on August 26, 2013
You are looking for an elder law attorney experienced in handling Medicaid. If you can't find anyone local using the AVVO Find a Lawyer search...
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After liquidating assets, how much time has to elapse before a person is eligible for a Medicare Medicaid waiver?
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Answered on August 25, 2013
The length of time before a person can become eligible for Medicad depends upon how the assets were disposed of and much they were worth. The...
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My elder at rehab nursing home from cooper hosp there for 1 month no durable poa limited living will they have living will we
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Answered on August 25, 2013
The facts in your posting is a little bit confusing. Are you saying thatr the nursng home wants you to sign admission papers when you don't have...
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My father's doctor suggested the family seek a lawyer for involuntary conservatorship since he is having alzheimers and living
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Answered on August 21, 2013
You ask what to expect? Your father has a right to fight the conservatorship, but will he be successful? When a person has been diagnosed with...
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MOM revoked my POA secretly, sisters a new one before they asked fpr medical records documenting dementia and meds for dementia
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Answered on August 21, 2013
Although I see several issues in your fact summary, you haven't asked a question to which we can respond. Please re-submit and tell us what you...
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What will happen if i get found guilty in court for attempting shoplifting if i am pleading not guilty?
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Answered on August 21, 2013
You may be able to get a "301" deferred sentence, but when you go to court to plead "not guilty" either show up with a lawyer or ask that one be...
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My father-in-law lives with us and wants to help pay for major home improvements. Is it considered a gift or something else?
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Answered on August 21, 2013
If you are concerned about gift penalties for Medicaid benefits, then it is possible to have the moneys spent by your father-in-law treated as...
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REF: Medicaid Application Process. Monies were gifted back in 2011 and 2012. Do any of these funds (%) die if 1 parent dies?
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Answered on August 21, 2013
Unless there is something else going on to exempt the 2011 and 2012 gifts, they are going to count and trigger a period of Medicaid ineligibility. ...
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I have joint financial POA with my brother for our mother who has dementia. I want to buy her house to use the $ for her care.
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Answered on August 20, 2013
The warnings that my colleagues have given you are valid concerns. You should see an elder law attorney before going any further. There is one part...
