Elder Law Answers
My mother has mild Alzheimer's disease. She is self-sufficient and requires no assistance with her daily activities, yet. Her sister put her in a memory care facility. Does she need this level of care now?...
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...
Read moreMy father is currently receiving Medicaid home care benefits. The house needs repair and has a rat problem. If he uses a home equity loan to fix the house and rid it of rats, is it counted as income toward his benefits?...
Read moreIf 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.
Read moreIf an elderly person has multiple children, how is it determined who is legally responsible for the care of the parent? Do all the children have to bear some responsibility and can the role be divided?...
Read moreMy mother-in-law lives on a property that her sister owns. Her sister has had a stroke, is very old, and is being placed in a nursing home. Can the state take her property even though my mother-in-law lives there? ...
Read moreCan I put my mom in a nursing home if she is of sound mind? No. She has the personal autonomy to decide where she lives as well as all other matters about her life, even if you have concerns...
Read moreI am worried that the assisted living community my dad is in will evict him while he's in the hospital. He will be here for a week while he's getting treatment, but should be able to go back to his...
Read moreI am 40, and I have been taking care of my grandfather who has been diagnosed with dementia for almost five years. My two uncles refuse to help take care of him, and he has Medicaid but they won't place him...
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