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I have been asked to participate in a "note and gift" Medicaid plan for an aunt who has no other relatives. She is currently eligible for Medicaid and in a nursing home, but she recently inherited a large amount of...

I recently had my living trust updated after 20 years. Now I regret that I didn't convert the trust to an irrevocable trust. I recently had a mini stroke and am scheduled for some surgery. Can I convert the trust...

My mother is in a nursing home here in California and is on Medi-Cal (Medicaid). My father has almost depleted his bank account and needs money for dental work. He has two life insurance policies (my mom is the beneficiary).

Suppose a husband who collects disability benefits moves into a nursing home and is approved for Medicaid. Medicaid covers everything and the spouse is not expected to contribute any of their income to his stay there. My question is whether...

I have a second apartment that I rent out. I need Medicaid to pay for a short-term (one month) nursing home stay. Is the second apartment considered an asset or is the rent considered income?...

I am the caregiver and guardian for my husband, who suffered a severe stroke 18 months ago. I can no longer provide the care that he needs due to my own health declining. How do I go about relinquishing guardianship...

I live in New Jersey. My dad is in an assisted living facility. He is permitted to have no more than $2,000 in resources. Is he permitted to do anything with that $2,000? For example, can he pay for cable...

My father transferred his home to his four children two years ago. We recently sold the home and divided the proceeds four ways. If he needs Medicaid before five years are up, I understand that he would be penalized. We...

When applying for community Medicaid so that I can keep my mother, who has late-stage Alzheimer's, in my home, the application asks for the income of each resident of the household. Will that affect her Medicaid eligibility?...