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Welfare recipient charged with fraud for not declaring all assets

Answered 7 years and 5 months ago by Mr. David R Hartwig (Unclaimed Profile) | 1 Answer

This is not an "elder law" issue; it is a criminal issue and you need to address your concerns to criminal attorneys

Mother w dementia had/has RM 10+ yrs, moved in w brother who has POA. He just did QCD 2 wks ago. Will states house split by 4 kids.

Answered 7 years and 9 months ago by Mr. David R Hartwig (Unclaimed Profile) | 1 Answer

Sounds like you need to file to be appointed either the guardian or conservator for your mother. The first gives you full power to control things, the later only gives you power to control finances. Your situation involves major factual and procedural issues. These are issues that we can discuss. If you are interested in pursuing the matter further, I offer an initial 1/4 hour consultation without charge, and a 1/2 hour consultation for $50. If you want to set an appointment for the initial consultation, feel free to telephone, or email, my office.  Don't wait any longer, give a call and let's getting working to protect your mother.   David R. Hartwig   801-486-1715 drhlaw@ix.netcom.com... Read Answer

Sounds like you need to file to be appointed either the guardian or conservator for your mother. The first gives you full power to control things,... Read Answer

I am seeking Medicaid in Illinois on order to be eligible for benefits from the Supportive Living program in a Kankakee County assisted facility. .

Answered 7 years and 11 months ago by Mr. David R Hartwig (Unclaimed Profile) | 1 Answer

For whatever reason, this question came up in Utah. You need to reset your parameters so that it goes to Illinois.

My father paid for a mobile home and half a car with my Aunt due to an agreement he made with my mom before she passed. He placed the home in her name

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by Mr. David R Hartwig (Unclaimed Profile) | 1 Answer

You say there is a trust. I'd have to see the trust to see how she has access to the trust funds and see if any are missing. I'd also have to review the documentation on the purchase of the home, the title, and the information on the car, including the title. Your situation involves major factual and procedural issues. These are issues that we can discuss. If you are interested in pursuing the matter further, I off an initial 1/4 hour consultation without charge, and a 1/2 hour consultation for $50. If you want to set an appointment for the initial consultation, feel free to telephone, or email, my office; if you are outside of the Salt Lake area, we can handle all of this by phone.  Don't wait any longer, give a call and let's getting working to protect your father.   David R. Hartwig   801-486-1715 drhlaw@ix.netcom.com... Read Answer

You say there is a trust. I'd have to see the trust to see how she has access to the trust funds and see if any are missing. I'd also have to review... Read Answer

My mother passed and I wanted to no if I can charge the family caregiver fraud she forged checks

Answered 9 years and 3 months ago by Mr. David R Hartwig (Unclaimed Profile) | 1 Answer

This appears to be one of three questions relating to the same issue event. First of all, a probate estate needs to be set up and a personal representative appointed. Then that person can pursue any such claims on behalf of the estate. These are factual issues that we can discuss. If you are interested in pursuing the matter further, I off an initial 1/4 hour consultation without charge. If you want to set an appointment for the initial consultation, feel free to telephone, or email, my office.  David R. Hartwig 801-486-1715... Read Answer

This appears to be one of three questions relating to the same issue event. First of all, a probate estate needs to be set up and a personal... Read Answer

Can you charge someone who forged checks with fraud after that Pearson has died.

Answered 9 years and 3 months ago by Mr. David R Hartwig (Unclaimed Profile) | 1 Answer

This appears to be one of three questions relating to the same issue event. First of all, a probate estate needs to be set up and a personal... Read Answer

financialabuseofelderly

Answered 9 years and 4 months ago by Mr. David R Hartwig (Unclaimed Profile) | 1 Answer

You list a number of allegations, but no real facts. To provide any sort of an answer, one needs to review the trust document itself, review the probate case, review the property involved to see if it is in trust or not, and the various transactions to which you refer. These are factual issues that we can discuss to see what might be done for you. If you are interested in pursuing the matter further, I off an initial 1/4 hour consultation without charge. If you want to set an appointment for the initial consultation, feel free to telephone, or email, my office. David R. Hartwig 801-486-1715 drhlaw@ix.netcom.com... Read Answer

You list a number of allegations, but no real facts. To provide any sort of an answer, one needs to review the trust document itself, review the... Read Answer

My Grandmother gave Power of Attorney to my Uncle (her son), he then took all the the money out of her accounts and put it into 1 account in his name

Answered 14 years and 9 months ago by attorney Alfred Joseph Polizzotto III | 1 Answer

When someone is appointed under a Power of Attorney, they are to act as a fiduciary - that is acting in the best interests of the person who gave them the power. The misuse of the power of attorney can subject a person to both civil and criminal liability under local State laws. Funds are not to be misused, misappropriated, commingled or otherwise handled in any manner which would be harmful to your grandmother. You should immediately contact an attorney who concentrates in Elder Law/Elder Abuse and if the money has been stolen from your grandmother, file a criminal complaint for the theft. Alfred Polizzotto, III... Read Answer

When someone is appointed under a Power of Attorney, they are to act as a fiduciary - that is acting in the best interests of the person who gave... Read Answer

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