This article discusses recent changes to Illinois guardianship laws in the past years, and provides updates on changes that have been made in 2021.
Appointing a power of attorney can be a difficult decision. You’re asking someone to take on the responsibility of making a medical or financial decision if you’re not available or you’re incapacitated. Naturally, it may seem like a good idea to spread that authority to more than one person. You decide to name your two daughters as co-agents for power of attorney; they can share the burden. But what happens if they can’t resolve a disagreement? It may be necessary to involve the court, and suddenly, you’re in the exact situation you were trying to avoid.
In this article, we discuss the necessity of legal expertise when applying for Medicaid and the common mistakes that applicants make when completing the process independently. We will answer the following questions: should I plan for nursing home assistance?, are my finances reviewed to determine Medicaid eligibility?, what if I need Medicaid eligibility now for nursing home costs?, what happens if I need to appeal a Medicaid denial?, and can I complete my Medicaid application by myself?
There are many circumstances where parents are simply unable to take care of their children. The parents may have passed, be ill, or be struggling to the point that they are unable to provide for their children. When parents can’t take care of the children, family or friends often times step in.
Designating a power of attorney for health care is an important part of estate planning. It is important to appoint someone trustworthy to see to medical issues if someone is no longer able to make those decisions on their own. The person who creates a durable power of attorney for health care is responsible for making sure their health care providers have a copy of the document and keep them up to date about any changes.
Iowa’s disability rights law and the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) state that people with disabilities have the right to be accompanied by service animals in restaurants, hotels, stores, theaters, and other public accommodations. The accommodations are outlined within both laws.
Appointing a power of attorney can be a difficult decision. You’re asking someone to take on the responsibility of making a medical or financial decision if you’re not available or you’re incapacitated. Naturally, it may seem like a good idea to spread that authority to more than one person. You decide to name your two daughters as co-agents for power of attorney; they can share the burden. But what happens if they can’t resolve a disagreement? It may be necessary to involve the court, and suddenly, you’re in the exact situation you were trying to avoid.
In this article, we discuss the necessity of legal expertise when applying for Medicaid and the common mistakes that applicants make when completing the process independently. We will answer the following questions: should I plan for nursing home assistance?, are my finances reviewed to determine Medicaid eligibility?, what if I need Medicaid eligibility now for nursing home costs?, what happens if I need to appeal a Medicaid denial?, and can I complete my Medicaid application by myself?
Our team of friendly professionals are standing by to take your call now at (630)324-6666.
Appointing a power of attorney can be a difficult decision. You’re asking someone to take on the responsibility of making a medical or financial decision if you’re not available or you’re incapacitated. Naturally, it may seem like a good idea to spread that authority to more than one person. You decide to name your two daughters as co-agents for power of attorney; they can share the burden. But what happens if they can’t resolve a disagreement? It may be necessary to involve the court, and suddenly, you’re in the exact situation you were trying to avoid.
In this article, we discuss the necessity of legal expertise when applying for Medicaid and the common mistakes that applicants make when completing the process independently. We will answer the following questions: should I plan for nursing home assistance?, are my finances reviewed to determine Medicaid eligibility?, what if I need Medicaid eligibility now for nursing home costs?, what happens if I need to appeal a Medicaid denial?, and can I complete my Medicaid application by myself?
In this article, we will discuss the basics of guardianships for disabled adults in Indiana, and answer the following questions: what is a guardian?, what are the responsibilities of a guardian?, what level of authority is given to an Indiana guardian for a disabled adult?, what rights does the disabled adult retain regardless of the guardian’s authority?, can guardianships for disabled adults be modified or terminated in Indiana?, and what alternatives to guardianships are available in Indiana?
Appointing a power of attorney can be a difficult decision. You’re asking someone to take on the responsibility of making a medical or financial decision if you’re not available or you’re incapacitated. Naturally, it may seem like a good idea to spread that authority to more than one person. You decide to name your two daughters as co-agents for power of attorney; they can share the burden. But what happens if they can’t resolve a disagreement? It may be necessary to involve the court, and suddenly, you’re in the exact situation you were trying to avoid.
The baseline rule is that the disabled adult’s home state has jurisdiction over the guardianship proceeding. The disabled adult’s home state is defined as a state in which the disabled adult was physically present for at least six consecutive months immediately prior to the filing of the guardianship proceeding. A temporary absence counts toward this six month period. If the disabled adult does not have a “home state” because he or she has not lived in the same state for six consecutive months prior to filing the guardianship proceeding a state with a significant connection to the disabled adult may assert jurisdiction.
A treatment plan is a detailed document that the facility must create within the first three days upon admittance of a patient that has been involuntarily committed. Treatment plans are shaped to each patient’s needs, therefore they vary from person to person. Once the treatment plan is complete (which should be in the first three days), the facility is obligated to give you a copy of the entire plan.
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