Legal Question in Elder Law in New Jersey

I live in the state of new jersey. My mom is elderly and was placed in an extended care facility 2 years ago. At the time, my mom was a patient in the hospital with no medical insurance and only Social Security as income. I was told by a social worker that to get my mom medical insurance and have her placed, I would have to give the state guardianship. I had no other options at the time so I did it. Now, the facility does not inform me of her medical condition, her treatment, medicines...I can't even talk to her doctor! My mom has no life insurance but is about to come into a substantial amount of money which I want to set aside for her final expenses. Does the state have control over her finances too? Can I get guardianship back from the state? My mom has alzheimers and doesn't make much sense these days so she can't do anything voluntarily. Please help


Asked on 6/08/12, 8:04 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Larry Raiken Larry S Raiken LLC

My suggestion is to retain an Attorney such as myself. I do not see why you ahould not be able to become the guardian. Call my office to set up an intial 0ne-half hour consultation for free. Mention this email

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Answered on 6/08/12, 8:38 am


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