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My mom is on long-term Medicaid for nursing home care. She pays $2,062 per month. Her bank account has $1,900 left. What can be done with the remaining money? Can she still qualify for Medicaid since it’s under $2,000?...

My mother died in 2011, leaving her house to me and my sisters. The property is a life estate for our stepdad. He moved out in 2023, and we sold it for $275,000. How do we treat the sale on...

I cashed in my dad’s whole life insurance policy, which is valued at $10,877, to get him approved for Medicaid. The funds are in his savings account. Who would I speak with regarding the spend down stipulations?...

I've applied to Medicaid. Is the state where I live allowed to limit the amount that I can spend on funeral services for my deceased loved one? If so, where can I get help paying for the services we want?...

If a person has been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, does that mean they will not be able to get a loan? I’m having trouble finding information regarding whether this is the case.

If a couple is married for many years and then divorces, then the wife remarries briefly, divorces, and remarries the former husband for a very short time until he dies, can she draw on his Social Security benefits?...

My mother died in a nursing home with outstanding medical bills. Her husband is 96. Yet the nursing home keeps sending a bill every month to me, her daughter. Isn’t it my mother's husband’s responsibility?...

Although 2024 Medicare premiums are seeing an increase, there are nevertheless a few bright spots. Starting on January 1, 2024, Medicare enrollees may be pleased to hear about several positive changes taking place.

Your most valuable property may be your home. You likely want your children to inherit that value when you pass away. However, you may also have concerns about planning for the future, especially if you need long-term care.