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Does Medicaid consider a promissory note an asset? For example, if I sell my house and I carry the contract, does the mortgage I hold constitute an asset for Medicaid planning purposes? If so, is the asset value based on...

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• Medicaid Rules

A family member in a nursing home has Medicaid pending. He was clearly qualified, but last week he became eligible for service-connected Agent Orange payments from the Veterans Administration with a back payment (of about $17,000) to June. The check...

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What happens to the spouse when a guardian is appointed? Specifically, my mother can no longer care for my stepfather. He had a stroke and it has taken a toll on her. If the court appoints a guardian, will the...

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• Guardianship/Conservatorship

My mother and father are divorced. My father entered a nursing home in Ohio and needs to apply for Medicaid. Will my mother still be able to receive spousal support payments from my father each month?...

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• Medicaid Rules

My mother was caring for my grandmother in my mother's home. My mother passed away and my grandmother had to go into a nursing facility. Can my grandmother pay off the debt of the house to spend down for Medicaid...

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• Medicaid Rules

How much does it cost to ask a question of an elder law attorney? Is it cheaper to talk to an attorney by phone or e-mail? Before the attorney gives advice does the attorney have to advise whether there will...

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• Medicaid Planning

I have been asked to participate in a "note and gift" Medicaid plan for an aunt who has no other relatives. She is currently eligible for Medicaid and in a nursing home, but she recently inherited a large amount of...

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• Medicaid Planning

I recently had my living trust updated after 20 years. Now I regret that I didn't convert the trust to an irrevocable trust. I recently had a mini stroke and am scheduled for some surgery. Can I convert the trust...

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• Medicaid Planning

My mother is in a nursing home here in California and is on Medi-Cal (Medicaid). My father has almost depleted his bank account and needs money for dental work. He has two life insurance policies (my mom is the beneficiary).

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• Medicaid Rules