Family Matters: Avoiding Conflicts Over Money and Legal Issues

Last updated: 05-Nov-2009

Family dynamics -- strained relationships, blended families, and other issues -- have a way of affecting many important legal and financial decisions involved in eldercare. One good way to avoid conflicts, right from the start, is to clarify roles and responsibilities for everyone involved.

As my father's guardian, am I responsible for his financial needs if he is unable to meet them?

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Can an ex-wife be held responsible for the home loan if their name was left on loan?

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How can I transfer power of attorney from my brother to make caretaking decisions?

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How to Get Paid for Being a Family Caregiver

How do I get financial POA for my mother?

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How Can I Get Access to a Family Member's Health Records?

Can my grandfather be legally made to stay with my sister?

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How to Prepare a Home Care Agreement With a Family Member

If my sisters have power of attorney for our mother, can they insist we give up our keys to her house?

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FAQ: Am I Liable for My Parents Debts?

How can I get financial help for things like a ramp and hand rails to accomodate my disabled mother who now lives with me?

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Am I legally responsible for my brother's bill?

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Is verbal permission enough to open a safe?

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How can we deal with my father, who has Alzheimer's, being obsessed and believing he is a millionaire?

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Can I get my brother off Mom’s bank account?

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How do I help my mother become independent of my sister?

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Can non-POA review parent's accounts to stop sibling's power of attorney abuse?

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Is an Adult Child Legally Responsible for a Parent's Nursing Home Bills?

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Who has first family legal rights over my dad - me or my grandmother?

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Must I share my mom's finances with my brother?

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Do children have family decision-making rights over a spouse?

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How can we use funds from a revocable family trust for care, if needed?

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