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3 legal [2, *]questions have been posted about elder law by real users in Hawaii. Ask your question and dive into the knowledge of attorneys who handle your issue regularly. All topics and other states can be accessed in the dropdowns below.

What kind of attorney do I need.

Answered 5 years and 3 months ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer
Terry Lynn Garrett
You will want a probate attorney who handles fiduciary litigation.
You will want a probate attorney who handles fiduciary litigation.

How to deal with whole life insurance policy to be eligible for Medicaid?

Answered 6 years ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer
Terry Lynn Garrett
Your mother cannot qualify for Medicaid with a life insurance policy with a face value over $1,500 but she can hold an irrevocable burial policy.  You may want to discuss her entire situation with an elder lawyer.  You can find one near you on the website of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (www.naela.org).... Read Answer
Your mother cannot qualify for Medicaid with a life insurance policy with a face value over $1,500 but she can hold an irrevocable burial... Read Answer

Is it considered elder abuse when someone borrows money from an elderly person and then makes no effort to pay it back?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by attorney William R. Pelger   |   1 Answer
William R. Pelger
review it with a local attorney who is familiar with HI law. if you can prove there was manipulation, deceipt, or untruths involved in getting the money from mom, yes, maybe, a crime was committed. Mom just loaning the money when she is old yet clear headed, probably not. YOur attorney can have the DA review it for possible criminal charges. ... Read Answer
review it with a local attorney who is familiar with HI law. if you can prove there was manipulation, deceipt, or untruths involved in getting the... Read Answer
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