my uncle has leukemiam and he was just hospitalized his wife who he is seperated from lives in virginia he is in north carolina the doctors are saying he is doing better but they want him to go home with hospice which is fine we know what is happening ...... his wife who isnt here and lives in another state said put him in a nursing home he dosent want to go he is of sound mind and he wants to go home and die at home where he is right next door to his family can she legally put him in the nursing home
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Q: can a spouse that is seperated put the other spouse in a nursing hom
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2/13/09 11:25am
browneeygurl,
I am no expert but have looked onto something with almost the same situation a cpl years ago..
What Ithink I understand is that if your uncle is of sound mind someone will need to get a conservatorship (my spelling is terrible). He being of sound mind... you will probably need a lawyer, letters from the doctors (plural) someone to manage his monies,doctors etc. then it goes to a judge where it will be iin his hands. usually ends up with what is best for the Uncle.. my ghuess with doctors and family SUPPORT, it could be done..
Talk to a lawyer about family law, shop around and ask a ton of questions..I'm in No. California and know things are different elsewhere..
Hope this might help. Good Luck
Bill Hirdman
bhirdman@gmail.com
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