Elder Law Answers
My mom lives in an assisted living facility and is about eight months away from needing Medicaid. I understand she can spend down her money on personal items like furniture and clothing, but what about personal entertainment and social activities...
Read moreBefore she died, our mother put her house in the name of her six children. No money was transferred. After she died, the children sold the house for $70,000 and each received one-sixth of the proceeds after the sale expenses.
Read moreMy father has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. My mother has not, but she has been showing signs of memory issues. As their son, I am their agent under a power of attorney. Since they live far away, is there...
Read moreMy mom is 93 years old and living at home with 24-hour care. We applied for Medicaid and have spent down her funds. We are awaiting financial approval and an opening at the nursing home to place her. Can we...
Read moreWhat can I do if I believe that my brother used undue influence on our 95-year-old mother to get her to amend her trust? He took her to a lawyer to change the original trust, which split everything evenly between...
Read moreIs there a waiting period or penalty if I sell my mother's house and car ($90,000), so she can qualify for Medicaid to use for assisted living or a nursing home?...
Read moreMy mother pays a lot of money every month for my dad to stay at a home care facility with staff. My mother cannot take care of him, which is why she found this place. Now, the facility has said...
Read moreI applied for Medicaid for my mom, but now she has to spend down money in order to qualify. What exactly can I spend it on? Is there a limit on how much I can spend on bedding, clothing, etc.?...
Read moreWhat subjects in a will are interchangeable among all states? Is guardianship the same no matter where you live? How about real estate? If I move frequently due to my company, is there anything in my will I know will...
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