I moved here to care for my parents. My last parent passed 4 1/2 yrs ago and I have been making the paments,

I agree with the others that you probably need to speak with a probate attorney. You did mention, though, that some property was transferred to...

Can I file a lawsuit and if so against who?

If the nurse did, in fact, disclose confidential information, you might want to consider making a complaint to the hospital administration and/or...

Do I have a malpractice case? On 04/16 (sunday I was attended by a dentist in Clifside Park, NJ on a emergency basis...

This sounds more like a fee dispute. If you are claiming the infection is the result of malpractice, I think you'd have an uphill battle. You...

I am 72,if I marry and my spouse gets dementia am I responsible for nursing home care in Az.

I agree with Attorney Perry. This is one of the reasons I have so many older clients who live together without being legally married. Some,...

I have a check from Medicare made out to the Estate of my Mother for less than $1900.00. How do I cash this check ?

As long as the total estate does not exceed $50,000 in personal property or $75,000 in real estate, you should be able to transfer those checks by...

Mother is in end stage alzheimers and her second husband dies. Who takes care of her at that point?

If any of her children are willing, then that child or stepchild can step forward. If someone has power of attorney (financial and healthcare),...

Can my family doctor discuss any of my medical history with another doctor I see without my consent?

Under HIPAA, your doctor may disclose protected health information for treatment activities of another healthcare provider, or to discuss quality...

Is AZ's Small Estate Affidavit all that's necessary to claim a $10K 403b account for which there's no designated beneficiary?

An affidavit should work in Arizona. As Mr. Frederick said, the financial institution may give you a difficult time and not want to accept it. I...

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How to go about getting temporary guardiahship for my six year old grand nephew?

Under Arizona law, a parent can delegate powers regarding care, custody and property of a minor child with a power of attorney. This is good for...

If, while your father was alive, he gave you the jewelry with the intention of you keeping it (and it sounds like he did), then it would not be...