Legal Question in Elder Law in Florida

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Is there any legal consequence to making direct deposit of the social security check into a nursing home? Is there any hidden consequence. I do not have a power of attorney


Asked on 5/11/07, 7:38 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Linda Littlefield, Esq. The Littlefield Law Group, P.A.

Re: nursing home

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Generally, there is no hidden consequence of redirecting a nursing home resident's social security check to the nursing home. We often recommend this step to be taken in order to avoid accounting hassles. Also, the nursing home may be able to set up a "Patient Trust Account" where the nursing home administration can deposit the $35 monthly allowance.

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Answered on 5/16/07, 1:48 pm
Thomas Shigo The Shigo Law Firm, P.A.

Re: nursing home

Yes, but I need more facts to discuss the full extent. If the Social Security recipient is in the nursing home, how will the recipient or the recipient's attorney-in-fact obtain the $35 monthly allowance to provide for personal needs?

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Answered on 5/11/07, 9:15 am


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