Elder Law Answers
My grandfather recently passed away and his will stated that his estate be divided evenly among his grandchildren. Before he died, he named a relative as a joint member of his bank account, in case he ever needed assistance with...
Read moreWhat legal document should I have my two siblings sign when they move into my mom's house, rent-free? I may have to sell the house eventually to pay for my mom’s long-term care and will need them to move out.
Read moreIf we pay a lump sum for a personal care attendant and the senior receiving the care unexpectedly has to enter a nursing home, does the personal care attendant have to transfer the remaining funds to Medicaid?...
Read moreI am my mother’s agent under a power of attorney. I have a large SUV that is difficult for her to get in and out of. I want to get a smaller vehicle that would be easier to access, but...
Read moreWe have been waiting for an answer from Medicaid about home care for our mother. We have sent in every type of documentation they have asked for, but each time we do, they come up with more that they need...
Read moreMy mother is in a nursing home. Her guardian refuses to communicate with me about her condition and well-being. I am her youngest son. Is this appropriate conduct?...
Read moreMy dad is in a nursing home and qualified for Medicaid nearly three years ago. My mom still lives in their home in Pennsylvania. The deed was transferred into her name alone during Medicaid’s “spend down” period. She was planning...
Read moreAn elder law attorney suggested the purchase of a vehicle as a way to protect some of my grandma’s assets. While this would be excluded during the Medicaid spend-down, what can we do to prevent the car from being taken...
Read moreMy sister is living in an assisted living facility. What are the notification requirements, if any, when the facility increases in cost or moves a resident into another room? Does my sister have any rights before the changes take place?...
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