Elder Law Answers
What happens if my elderly mother insists on staying in her own home by herself, against the doctor's advice? If I am her agent with health care power of attorney and I allow her to do as she wishes, can...
Read moreMy husband and I recently became caregivers of my father-in-law. I resigned from my job to be my father-in-law's full-time caregiver. What are the steps I need to take in order for me to receive some form of compensation/payment for...
Read moreMy sister-in- law has been in the hospital for almost five weeks. The last couple of weeks, she's been making irrational financial decisions: promising breast reduction surgery to family members and even one of the nurse's nieces, as well as...
Read moreI am a health care POA for my mother who is in a nursing home and applying for Medicaid. Can I sign the application without a financial POA? If I sign the Medicaid application, will I be liable to reimburse...
Read moreI cared for my mother until she needed to go into a nursing home paid for by Medicaid benefits. I sold her house and spent the proceeds ($25,000) without knowing it should go to the nursing home. Will she be...
Read moreWhere can I find a form to contest guardianship? What are my rights and what should I know about the court process? I don’t believe I need a guardian but I have family members who recently began pushing the issue.
Read moreIs our home in Tennessee protected from Medicaid if my dad, on the deed but with no financial contribution, goes to a nursing home in Oklahoma? I’ve cared for him 10 years. He recently suffered a fall visiting family.
Read moreMy mother passed away. I was her caregiver and power of attorney for medical and personal decisions. I cared for her at home because I didn't want her in hospice. She was receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Am I entitled...
Read moreI’ve been taking care of my mom for 10 years and am no longer physically capable of taking care of her. She can't walk, feed herself, or use the toilet. It’s not safe at home but she refuses to leave. What...
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