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My brother-in-law has POA over my mother-in-law. He has removed me, my husband, and my sister-in-law from her hospital contact list. We’re unable to find out anything about her care. What, if anything, can be done to have our info...
Read moreDo all the kids have to sign papers when one of your brothers is trying to get guardianship of our mother?...
Read moreIf I close my IRA and give that money to my son, will we both have to pay taxes on the money as income?...
Read moreI am a widow and disabled. I cannot take care of my house anymore. What would happen if I gave my house to my son?...
Read moreMy wife is in a nursing home waiting for Medicaid approval. I am getting bills from the nursing home for nursing care while waiting for Medicaid approval. Am I responsible for payment? If so, would this be from a joint...
Read moreI’m trying to put my mom in a nursing home, but my brother is her medical power attorney. What can I do?...
Read moreMy mother, who is now in assisted living, has outstanding debt on her credit cards. Her only source of income is Railroad pension. Medicaid requires that this income goes to the assisted living wavier. What should she do about the...
Read moreDad was in the hospital, very sick. Mom was still alive and was medical power of attorney, then my sister, then myself. My other sister was at the hospital and called the house one morning. I wasn't home; she asked...
Read moreI need some advice about guardianship and HIPPA. I used to be my sister’s legal guardian, but gave it up, and my brother took over. My sister asked him not to share any information with my parents because she doesn’t...
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