I had a brain surgery close to two years ago, which was followed by a stroke. I'm not able to work or drive. Can you help me?

If you cannot find a family law attorney in your area who will handle your case pro bono (without charge) then you should contact the Legal Aid...

My grandfather has been deemed incompetent and his lawyer is trying to gain guardianship. How can I keep that from happening?

In addition to attending the hearing, if you do not receive formal notice of the proceedings you should consult an elderlaw attorney in your state...

Nursing home in Florida....if one spouse...

Based on your question, I am assuming that you are concerned about Florida Medicaid eligibility for the spouse being admitted to an out of home...

I am filling out the medicaid application for my mom. before her $ is gone, can she pay for her daughters (my sisters) funeral?

You should definitely consult with an elder law attorney in NJ who is experienced in Medicaid Law. There is what is termed a "penalty divisor"...

A resident of ga.signed temporary guardianship of my son over to my aunt who at the time lived in georgia, she now lives florida

You should first consult a Georgia attorney to advise you on what rights you have under Georgia law. If the guardianship was temporary, when does...

Is it possible to get a copy of a Trust filed in FL

If I understand your situation, it sounds as if your father was married more than once. Whoever is the trustee has a fiduciary duty to protect the...

Does a life insurance benefit have to be turned over to Medicaid

While I do not practice law in New Hampshire, in general since Medicaid is the payor of last resort, I do not believe that your father can remain...

What if a person pursued a case pro se and lost, but was not competent?

You and your friend need to consult with an Arizona Elder Law attorney familiar with matters of incapacity and civil litigation. If there are no...

Mr. Armstrong's answer gives a fairly good explanation of the law. One clarification is that at an Emergency Temporary Guardianship hearing, the...

Is a nursing home responsible for returning all of a residents belongings when they leave?

In general yes. Most nursing homes generally do an inventory of belongings at the time of admission by a nurse and the resident or resident's...