Elder Law Answers
My father is 71 years old and receives SSI and a pension from a New York state painters union. He is receiving letters saying he must appear in virtual court. He has no assets or property. Should he ignore the...
Read moreI am 61 years old and on Medicaid. I am eligible for widow Social Security, but the amount I am eligible to receive is more than the Medicaid yearly allowance. How can I find out if I am eligible for...
Read moreI am 66 years old and married but started living separately from my wife recently (with an adult daughter in Virginia). My financial situation should allow me to have SSI and Medicaid benefits. My wife (living in North Carolina) needs...
Read moreI am my brother's rep payee for the money to be sent to the nursing facility. They submitted a change to have the money routed to them, and the Social Security letter stated it was per my request. Is that...
Read moreMy sibling has just been terminated from assisted living for not paying the bill. We have no idea where to go or what to do. My sibling owes money everywhere, and the debt collectors are being paid monthly out of...
Read moreI believe I am going to be sued by a party to an automobile accident I was involved in. Can the person suing me take my Social Security benefits or other retirement benefits, which are not in a 401(k) or...
Read moreMy sister is 64 years old and is going to a nursing home because she has dementia. She receives Medicaid for health insurance, and she gets Social Security. She has a 20-year-old daughter living with her at her home. Will...
Read moreMy father-in-law is currently in the hospital after some major heart issues. We've been told he needs to live in a skilled nursing facility. We were in the process of getting him Medicaid when this all happened, so now we...
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