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3 legal questions have been posted about elder law by real users in New Mexico. 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.

Is not providing hearing aids to an elderly person considered neglect?

Answered 4 years and 9 months ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer
Not only is not providing hearing aids neglect, there is a court ruling that failing to provide a sign language interpreter violates the resident's rights.  Talk with the nursing home.
Not only is not providing hearing aids neglect, there is a court ruling that failing to provide a sign language interpreter violates the resident's... Read More

Does POA for Healthcare include decisions regarding living arrangements and associated care?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by attorney William R. Pelger   |   1 Answer
i would review it with a NM lawyer, but generally, her powers are enumerated in the POA. If she is doing tasks that are not authorized by the POA, then she may be overstepping her authority. But be careful, if you raise this, then you may have no agent at all to make these decisions and you will be in a jam. Plus, the facility, may become cautious and it may make matters worse.... Read More
i would review it with a NM lawyer, but generally, her powers are enumerated in the POA. If she is doing tasks that are not authorized by the POA,... Read More

If the State (any State) assists in the care of an elder, upon the elder's death can a lien be placed against that elder's chilren's property?

Answered 14 years and 7 months ago by James Hayes (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Few states have filial responsibility laws, that is, laws holding children legally responsible for their parents.; And those laws that exist are rarely if ever enforced. However, the situation may be different if there were assets that were transferred to the children. These may be considered "fraudulent conveyances" and the states may go after these assets.... Read More
Few states have filial responsibility laws, that is, laws holding children legally responsible for their parents.; And those laws that exist are... Read More
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