Elder Law Answers
Dad was in the hospital, very sick. Mom was still alive and was medical power of attorney, then my sister, then myself. My other sister was at the hospital and called the house one morning. I wasn't home; she asked...
Read moreI need some advice about guardianship and HIPPA. I used to be my sister’s legal guardian, but gave it up, and my brother took over. My sister asked him not to share any information with my parents because she doesn’t...
Read moreMy husband has a simple IRA. Will this be counted as an asset by Medicaid? Also, if my spouse needs nursing home care due to Alzheimer’s, will my simple IRA count toward his assets?...
Read moreMy sister and brother are power of attorney for my father. My brother passed away a year ago, and my sister would like me to be added as power of attorney. How do we start the process?...
Read moreMy husband is needing a memory care home. We have no money. Will it cause a problem getting Medicaid if he sends his incarcerated son money every month?...
Read moreIf my mom doesn't have a designated Power of Attorney and there are three adult children, is there any order that's required as to who should be the designated POA? Or is this something that the siblings must decide on together? What...
Read moreI'm going into a contract for a deed with a gentleman who might possibly be placed in a nursing home. Is this something that can hinder my contract for the deed with the house?...
Read moreMy husband and I are living in my deceased brother-in-law’s house. The house belongs to my grandchildren, per his will. Can Medicaid take proceeds from this house if my husband has to go to a nursing home?...
Read moreMy mother has incurred significant legal fees with an elder care attorney who is working on a Medicaid application for my dad. The fees are now beyond her ability to pay as she has a limited income and savings. Since...
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