Does a court-appointed legal guardian over an adult with mental illness have any say regarding the medications their ward is being treated with in a court-ordered hospitalization in a state hospital?
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I have an elderly lady who has dementia and cannot make her own decisions. Her nephew is her POA and placed her in a nursing home. However, her son, who does not have POA, took her out of the nursing facility, and now the lady is wandering and being picked up by law enforcement. Her nephew wants to place her again, but...
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I am 90 years old and in pretty good health. If I give each of my seven grandchildren a gift of $10,000, will they be held liable for that amount if I need to enter a nursing home?
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If a person lives in a group home and is able to care for herself with some basic assistance, are they allowed to date whomever they want without the guardian interfering?
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I am POA for my mother who is now in long-term care. I am currently occupying her condo and have assumed all of the bills. Am I able to take a home equity loan to improve the property and help catch up on bills she was delinquent on (like the HOA fees) without affecting her Medicaid status? The property is already sign...
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My husband has no assets in his name; everything is in my name. His only income is Social Security. He has long-term care insurance that will last approximately six years. Would he be eligible for Medicaid at that point? (And are my assets protected?)
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My father-in-law is 91 years old, has dementia, and is diabetic. Due to his health care needs, his wife (my husband's stepmother) can no longer take care of him and wants my husband and his brother help care for him until a suitable care facility is found. She is willing to hand over his monthly retirement in order to...
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My husband and I have a primary residence in a city in Arizona. My son bought a home in another town in Arizona, and we are named on his deed as co-owners. The bank required it because of his credit. We paid off his loan, and now he pays us monthly payments. He wants to sell his home in approximately 11 years. Do we ha...
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My mom and stepfather had a revocable trust. My stepfather passed away in August 2023, leaving everything to my mom. She made a change to the trust, leaving the house and all contents to me and my sister and not to my stepsister. Mom passed away this January. My stepsister, being understandably upset, is now asking for...
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My sister filed for guardianship over our parents. However, they live with me, and I am the one that takes care of them. How can I make sure I have a voice in any choices she makes on their behalf?
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