Nevermind, but thanks.
I know there are lots of experienced folks here, so please help. I'm actually reaching out on behalf of my daughter, as it concerns her father, from whom I have been divorced for many years (but we have been cordial most of that time.)
"Jim" was diagnosed with Lewy Body dementia four years ago at age 69 and entered a small (5-6) assisted living facility. A guardian of his property was appointed by the Court, as he had previously refused to agree to anyone himself by POA when he was capable. He had, however, made my daughter his health proxy. He claimed Social Security at that time. It was assigned (correct term?) to the AL home owner (Alice") to pay for his upkeep.
Two months ago he entered a hospital. The money kept going to Alice, even though it was certain he would be going somewhere else when he was discharged, because his behavior had become unmanageable and Alice said he could not return. Ten days ago he started at a large dementia healthcare facility in our town. He died Monday, after just a week there.
Amazingly for a lawyer, he had no Will. Aside from dealing with her own grief, my daughter is being faced with a bill from the dementia facility, and, of course, would like whatever SS money is available to contribute, as he had gone through his assets.
Aside from simply asking Alice for the SS payments she received after he went to the hospital, (doubtful to be successful) what needs to be done? Is there a quick way to contact SS? We are told the guardian's power ended when Jim died.
I know none of you can give legal advice, but we would really appreciate suggestions while we scour the Internet for help. Thank you!
Susan
I know there are lots of experienced folks here, so please help. I'm actually reaching out on behalf of my daughter, as it concerns her father, from whom I have been divorced for many years (but we have been cordial most of that time.)
"Jim" was diagnosed with Lewy Body dementia four years ago at age 69 and entered a small (5-6) assisted living facility. A guardian of his property was appointed by the Court, as he had previously refused to agree to anyone himself by POA when he was capable. He had, however, made my daughter his health proxy. He claimed Social Security at that time. It was assigned (correct term?) to the AL home owner (Alice") to pay for his upkeep.
Two months ago he entered a hospital. The money kept going to Alice, even though it was certain he would be going somewhere else when he was discharged, because his behavior had become unmanageable and Alice said he could not return. Ten days ago he started at a large dementia healthcare facility in our town. He died Monday, after just a week there.
Amazingly for a lawyer, he had no Will. Aside from dealing with her own grief, my daughter is being faced with a bill from the dementia facility, and, of course, would like whatever SS money is available to contribute, as he had gone through his assets.
Aside from simply asking Alice for the SS payments she received after he went to the hospital, (doubtful to be successful) what needs to be done? Is there a quick way to contact SS? We are told the guardian's power ended when Jim died.
I know none of you can give legal advice, but we would really appreciate suggestions while we scour the Internet for help. Thank you!
Susan
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