My father is in a nursing home he has dementia there is no power of attorney to take care of his home or cars is it to late

Yes, you will need to petition the court for your appointment as your father's guardian and, most likely, his conservator. It differs from state...

I've had a joint savings acct. w/my dad for decades & we both used it to pay bills. He's now elderly & I feel bad to use this.

For years, it was always only your father's money? And have your bills been paid from your father's money? If it has been only your father's...

We have a family friend she is 94 she hired a lawyer about 2 yrs ago to manage her affairs, pay her bills, manage her property

Do you mean to say she won't be able to fire the attorney if she is declared incompetent? The easiest path is for you to call the elder protective...

My aunt I feel has taken advantage of my grandmother...do I have any rights?

Is your grandmother competent? You can call the office of elder protective services in your area. If your grandmother is competent and has given...

Does stepfather have to pay?

If your stepfather is married to your mother he will likely have to pay the cost of her nursing home care. It is very important that you...

My grandfather died feb 11 and was on medicare he was also in a nursing home how do we make sure his house stays with us

Most everyone gets Medicare mixed up with Medicaid. Medicare pays up to the first 100 days of "rehabilitation" care in a nursing home, with your...

Is a bank transfer acceptable to Medicaid as proof that a loan was made and is being paid back?

Using the bank statement will not prove your case. The medicaid office will presume the $10,000 was your mother's money. You could overcome the...

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Can Home Care Agencies insist on a Guarantor?

I am surprised. I first suggest that you carefully read the agreement the agencies want you to sign. Here in Massachusetts, I just read an...

No. So many of my clients confuse the $12,000 annual gift to Medicaid planning. That gift is related to Estate and Gift tax planning. And, so...

Nursing Home misappropriated the admission of my mother, long term vs. short; bill for 5,000; took her ss for 2 mths. w/o consnt

I am a Massachusetts' elder law attorney, but do not clearly understand your situation. By "short term care" do you mean so-called rehabilitation?...