Elder Law Answers
My dad passed away about a month ago. My brother and I are listed on his will as executors. We were both listed as power of attorneys (which I understand is void since he is deceased). My brother has no...
Read moreMy father-in-law is in a nursing home and is receiving Medicaid benefits. When we had his taxes done this year, he had a refund of $3,000. I know he cannot have more that $2,000 in his account and remain eligible...
Read moreI have been caring for both my mother and father for about four years. I live in their home in Alabama. My mother has severe COPD and my father has dementia. My concern is how would it affect their jointly...
Read moreCan a Pennsylvania resident applying for Medicaid be billed for medical and prescription services while the application is pending? Is there a difference if the original Medicaid application was denied and the patient is waiting for a determination on her...
Read moreMy aunt was in a nursing home and exceeded the 100 days covered by Medicare. She was later admitted to the hospital, and then returned to the nursing home. Should Medicare coverage have started over, paying for her nursing home...
Read moreMy mom, who has Alzheimer's, keeps getting kicked out of nursing homes because she is bothering other patients. What do I do? ...
Read moreIf the spouse of a nursing home resident gives a monetary gift to her children/grandchildren from her own monthly income, will it jeopardize the Medicaid eligibility of the spouse in the nursing home? ...
Read moreMy mom needs to go on Medicaid and has a substantial sum of money in her bank account. What can we legally spend this money on in order for her to still qualify for Medicaid coverage of her nursing home...
Read moreI am 65 1/2 years old, and as a homemaker I have never been employed. Am I eligible for some Social Security benefits while my 65-year-old husband is still employed? ...
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