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My dad, who is 95 years old and a veteran, is in an assisted living facility and receives Aid and Attendance. His monthly rent at the facility just went up by $350. He is struggling to make ends meet. Can I, as his daughter, help him pay his bills? Will it affect his Aid and Attendance benefits? Could I potentially gif...

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Am I Liable If My Mom Lives Alone Against Doctor's Orders?

What happens if my elderly mother insists on staying in her own home by herself, against the doctor's advice? If I am her agent with health care power of attorney and I allow her to do as she wishes, can I be held responsible for anything that may happen to her as a result?

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Does an Executor Have to Provide All the Bank Statements?

As executor of an estate, do I have to supply all beneficiaries with the final tax return and all the bank statements?

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Can My Sister Revoke My Power of Attorney (POA)?

I have a power of attorney (POA) for my mother (she is 90 years old with dementia) who lives with me and my wife in Texas. She has gone to visit my sister in California, and my sister wants her money. Can my sister have the POA rewritten to have her designated as POA and revoke my POA? My mother has not been declared i...

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How Should I Navigate the Sale of Dad’s Home?

My sister and I, along with two other people we hired, provide care and help for our 95-year-old father, who remains in his home. It's getting to the point that we will move him into my house, and we would like to sell his house. What is the best strategy to sell the house from a tax perspective? Should Dad gift the ho...

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Can I Obtain a Copy of My Parents' Will From the Courthouse?

As a beneficiary of my parents' assets, is the courthouse required to provide me with a copy of my parents' will?

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Who Pays Nursing Home During the Lookback Period?

If property was gifted from a Medicaid applicant within the five-year lookback period, who is responsible for paying during the penalty/denial period? My dad is in a nursing home now, but gifted me 5 acres of land last year. My sister is power of attorney, but I know my dad has limited funds until he will have to apply...

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Can I Purchase the Home of My Cousin on Medicaid?

Can I purchase my cousin's home for only what she owes while she’s on Medicaid?

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Can I Transfer Mom's Medicaid to Another State?

My mother resides in Florida in a nursing home, and I want to move her to a nursing home in Indiana. I cannot care for her at home and there is no other family to help. How do I transfer my mother's Medicaid without interrupting her nursing home coverage?

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