Elder Law Answers
If my mom doesn't have a designated Power of Attorney and there are three adult children, is there any order that's required as to who should be the designated POA? Or is this something that the siblings must decide on together? What...
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 mom was in a nursing home for 100 days. She got out of the nursing home, but two weeks later she is back in the hospital with breathing problems. She can't go home because she needs to get stronger,...
Read moreMy mother is living in an assisted living facility and receiving Medicaid. If she receives an inheritance, can I pay three months in advance to the assisted living facility without jeopardizing Medicaid benefits?...
Read moreIf a family member passes away, leaving extensive medical bills, can we apply for Medicaid on behalf of the decedent to help with those charges?...
Read moreMy mom has a revocable trust that she set up more than 15 years ago. If we change it to an irrevocable trust, would it be subject to the five-year look-back when applying for Medicaid benefits?...
Read moreAfter a Medicaid recipient dies, can Medicaid recoup benefits from the recipient’s IRA? The IRA was not counted as a resource when applying for Medicaid because it was in "payout status"...
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