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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

Suppose a husband who collects disability benefits moves into a nursing home and is approved for Medicaid. Medicaid covers everything and the spouse is not expected to contribute any of their income to his stay there. My question is whether...

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• Medicaid Rules

I have a second apartment that I rent out. I need Medicaid to pay for a short-term (one month) nursing home stay. Is the second apartment considered an asset or is the rent considered income?...

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• Medicaid Rules

I am the caregiver and guardian for my husband, who suffered a severe stroke 18 months ago. I can no longer provide the care that he needs due to my own health declining. How do I go about relinquishing guardianship...

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• Guardianship/Conservatorship