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Mother entering Assisted Living facility in FL owns home in VA. Can she qualify for any programs for assistance? Only SS income.

Ivette's answer | Answered on May 02, 2014

Hello, You may want to see if she qualifies for Medicaid in Florida. They will take into consideration all of her assets. Each state...

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In 2007 my special needs son turned 18 I had to apply for legal guardianship,which was granted,my husband abandoned us back in

Ivette's answer | Answered on May 02, 2014

Hello, It depends on what the guardianship order states. It is recommended that you consult with a local attorney. I have attached a link...

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Our lawyer won,t complete probate papers because he is angry with me what can i do? I am disabled and need the money.

Ivette's answer | Answered on May 01, 2014

Hello, It is recommended that you try talking to him and sending a letter asking for an update. If he does not reply, then you may ask the...

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Can a conservator withhold the use of some of the conservatee's income/assets to benefit the beneficiaries?

Ivette's answer | Answered on May 01, 2014

Hello, The conservator's priority is the comfort and welfare of the conservatee. The conservator is required to make annual reports of how...

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I am a beneficiary of my parent's trust. Can I ask for a copy of bank statements and a copy of the checks that were written?

Ivette's answer | Answered on May 01, 2014

Hello, You ate entitled to an accounting and you should be able to see the documents the accounting is based on. It is recommended that you...

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Can I give guardianship to someone else with my daughter father still alive

Ivette's answer | Answered on May 01, 2014

Hello, As he is not giving up his parental rights completely and he is in prison, depending on PA guardianship laws, you should be able to give...

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Best way to handle mail for my elderly out-of-state parent?

Ivette's answer | Answered on May 01, 2014

Hello, In addition, since you have DPOA, the PO may want to see it & have a copy for their files. You may also want to let her creditors know...

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Can a lawyer find assets such as stocks of a deceased person? Suspect executor has cashed in stocks and not disclosing info

Ivette's answer | Answered on May 01, 2014

Hello, The other attorney is correct, if the case is in probate, the courts are monitoring the activities of the executor. You should be able...

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Time sensitive My elderly, disabled father is coming to live with me. I have POA. Can I use a some of his income to help?

Ivette's answer | Answered on May 01, 2014

Hello, The Power of Attorney specifies what you can and cannot do with your Dad's income. It is recommended that you review the POA so you know...

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Who carries the greater weight, the medical authority or a conservator?

Ivette's answer | Answered on May 01, 2014

Hello, The conservator of the person is tasked with the “care, custody, and control of” the conservatee. The conservator of the person decides...

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