Should I send an insurance payment to medical provider or hold onto it for negotiation?

If your insurance company is obligated to pay a percentage of the charges, then if the charges are reduced, the amount the insurance company is...

Siblings want to remove my husband to another state???

Generally, the authority of a person holding a valid power of attorney and of a wife trump that of a sibling. In such a circumstance, a sibling...

What legal action can I take against an ex boyfriend for making false claims of elderly abuse and neglect to APS?

There are strong immunity laws in California regarding the making of elder abuse complaints. The reports made against you may fall under their...

Applicability of California Health and Safety Code section 1278.5

This provision does not apply to hospice agencies. However, there are similar laws that apply to such agencies. Which law is applicable will...

How can gifted money be obtained by a nursing home?

This is really an issue relating to Medicaid eligibility. It maybe that the government will expect the gifted money be used to pay the relative's...

This could depend on what estate plan documents your mother executed before she became incompetent. You should consult with an experienced estate...

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Can my elderly mother allow her grown son to continue to live in her home, which is mortgaged in her name, what are her liabilit

If your mother's name is on the mortgage, the bank will look to her to pay the bill. It will not care if your brother said he would take over...

Can my cousin file forgery charges on me?

Only a criminal government authority, such as the District Attorney, can file felony charges. Your cousin could go to the policy and make a...

I need to know how I can get durable power of attorney or at least emergency power of attorney over my 23 year old son asap?

You cannot now get a durable power of attorney as that has to be signed by the person involved (your son) when they are competent. You need to be...

Can a health insurance plan give medical information to a health care providers with no consent?

There are exceptions to privacy laws for communications relating to payment. It sounds as if this fits within such an exception. You should talk...