Legal Question in Elder Law in Pennsylvania

elder law

my mother was required to be placed in secure facility due to severe dementia. she has several bank accounts but no records. I have power of attorney but how do I start in accessing her accounts to pay the nursing home bills?


Asked on 6/05/09, 12:52 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: elder law

By contacting the banks and completing whatever paperwork they require. If you end up needing legal help in this, feel free to contact me. Keep in mind that you are a 'fiduciary' required to maintain thorough records of properly handling her assets in order to avoid legal problems and accusations.

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Answered on 6/05/09, 1:20 pm
OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES

Re: elder law

I am sorry to hear of your mother's illness. You must file for a conservatorship over her estate and perhaps her person. Contact me directly.

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Answered on 6/05/09, 2:35 pm


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