My mother is aging and was recently diagnosed with early dementia. How do I go about becoming her Durable Power of Atty?

Your mother should consult with a local attorney as soon as possible. She may still have capacity to sign a Power of Attorney, and she may not. ...

Who needs to sign a Durable Power of Attorney?

Maine has very specific requirements for a Durable Power of Attorney (the statute requires certain notices be contained on the document, which...

How do I go about having a family member committed to a mental institution?

I'm so sorry that you are having these difficulties with your loved one. Section 35 is for commitment of alcoholics or substance abusers, while...

Quit claim deed that is 14.5 yrs old and MA Health lien

I agree with Attorney Golden that you should contact an elder law attorney as soon as possible. The one thing I would add is that a MassHealth lien...

I am very sorry for your loss. You have not provided information on what other assets your father (or his trust) owned at the time of his death....

If your father intends to seek Medicaid long term care coverage he should not gift money (of any amount) to anyone. Under current law, there is a...