Elder Law Answers
My mother, who is now in assisted living, has outstanding debt on her credit cards. Her only source of income is Railroad pension. Medicaid requires that this income goes to the assisted living wavier. What should she do about the...
Read moreMy husband has a simple IRA. Will this be counted as an asset by Medicaid? Also, if my spouse needs nursing home care due to Alzheimer’s, will my simple IRA count toward his assets?...
Read moreMy husband is needing a memory care home. We have no money. Will it cause a problem getting Medicaid if he sends his incarcerated son money every month?...
Read moreI'm going into a contract for a deed with a gentleman who might possibly be placed in a nursing home. Is this something that can hinder my contract for the deed with the house?...
Read moreMy husband and I are living in my deceased brother-in-law’s house. The house belongs to my grandchildren, per his will. Can Medicaid take proceeds from this house if my husband has to go to a nursing home?...
Read moreMy mother has incurred significant legal fees with an elder care attorney who is working on a Medicaid application for my dad. The fees are now beyond her ability to pay as she has a limited income and savings. Since...
Read moreMy father-in-law had dementia and had to go into a nursing home after his wife passed away unexpectedly. He owned no property (house, vehicles, or savings, etc.). He applied for Medicaid to pay for the nursing home. As far as...
Read moreMy grandmother died with a substantial Medicaid bill. She inherited an income-producing property from her father. The total amount her estate owes to Medicaid is more than the value of the property. Will Medicaid allow the estate to pay off...
Read moreWe are in the in the process of trying to sell mom's home to help cover her nursing home expenses. Our realtor told us that because of the home's dated condition, we won't be able to get the tax-assessed value.
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