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3 legal [2, *]questions have been posted about elder law by real users in Rhode Island. 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.

Who can help me fill out Medicaid forms.

Answered 5 years and 3 months ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer
Terry Lynn Garrett
Contact your local Area Agency on Aging.
Contact your local Area Agency on Aging.

How can a lawyer let a 95 year old woman with dementia sign DPOA & amend her trust under the direction of her son

Answered 6 years and 4 months ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer
Terry Lynn Garrett
Report this to Adult Protective Services.  File a grievance with the State Bar of Florida.  Consult with an elder law attorney about how to show that the documents were signed by someone who lacked legal capacity and should not be respected and about what other action can be taken.  You might want to use the Find a Lawyer function on the website of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.... Read Answer
Report this to Adult Protective Services.  File a grievance with the State Bar of Florida.  Consult with an elder law attorney about how to... Read Answer

What hapoens if you spend a pension overpayment after death

Answered 7 years ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer
Terry Lynn Garrett
You still owe it.  You may need to see a bankruptcy attorney.
You still owe it.  You may need to see a bankruptcy attorney.
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