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Address Change on POA: Do I Need New Documents?
If I have both health care power of attorney and durable power of attorney, and the addresses listed have changed, do I need new documents?...
Read morePOA Revoked: Am I Still Responsible for Mom's Care?
Am I responsible for my mother's well-being after she has removed me as her power of attorney?...
Read moreAvoiding Probate: Who Pays Medical Bills?
If I pass all my assets through TOD/POD and direct beneficiary, how would my outstanding medical bills be covered if I bypass probate? Or would the provider write them off?...
Read moreIf Mom's Applying for Medicaid, Can She Give Her Kids Money?
My 94-year-old mother wants to apply for Medicaid but has $6,000 in savings. Can she give a $999 gift to each of her three children in 2025 and in 2026?...
Read moreHow Do I Ensure My Home Care Wishes Are Honored?
How do I plan for my husband's and my wishes to be honored regarding our care at our home? With a blended family and several grandchildren, we are considering appointing another family member to oversee the implementation of our wishes.
Read moreCan a Medicaid Denial Be Appealed?
My patient was approved for Medicare but denied Medicaid due to having a 401(k). He will receive SSI; however, he is too young to go into his 401(k). Can he appeal the Medicaid denial? If not, what options does he...
Read moreCan You Force an Alzheimer's Patient Into a Memory Facility?
If a person no longer has capacity due to early onset Alzheimer's, how do you get them to a memory facility if they are unwilling?...
Read moreHow Does Oregon Recover Medicaid Benefits?
My husband was on Medicaid in 2009 and 2010. In December 2010, he passed away. In 2013, I filed for bankruptcy because I could no longer afford our home. How does Oregon recover Medicaid benefits when I no longer own...
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