Elder Law Answers
My 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 moreMy parent is in a nursing home and applying for Medicaid. They have a house with a mortgage. The house is full of 50 years of stuff and in need of major repair. Selling the house will only pay off...
Read moreMy husband and I own our home in Illinois. We would like to have our two sons divide the sale of the house equally when we both pass on. Do we need to put our home in a trust? Other family...
Read moreI have a power of attorney for my mom that was approved by the state of Texas, where she currently is in a long-term care facility. I want to move her to a facility in Illinois to be closer to the family...
Read moreCan a guardian block a ward from leaving a nursing home to go to church?...
Read moreMy brother and I own a property jointly with my elderly mother. She cannot qualify for Medicaid because of it. How long will it take to be able to qualify, if she gifts the property to me (my brother doesn't...
Read moreMy mother-in-law was in a nursing home for five months. She applied for Medicaid and was denied the first time. An appeal was filed, but nothing was ever heard back. In the meantime, she has passed away. What happens to any of...
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