Since your main concern seems to be nursing home costs I suggest you contact and pay for a consultation with an Elder Law attorney about your...

I've had my father 2 years, he's staying but needs MassHealth, he gave his out of state house to caregiving. Is this a problem?

It sounds like your father needs community MassHealth, not long-term care MassHealth if he wants to stay at home with care. If so, the transfer of...

Inheriting money from sale of house - do you have to wait 1 year of owners passing? he had a revocable will

I agree with the prior answer, but I would also say that if the property in the house was yours (or you had a right to personal property under the...

Disposition of personal property according to will.

If your mother is in a nursing home it may be that she is trying to become eligible for state aid to pay for her care, called MassHealth. There are...

PACE Program and Massachusetts Elder Planning for IRAs

A lot of what you are asking depends on whether you are trying to keep Dad at home or he needs to go in soon. See an Elder Law attorney to figure...

I disagree with Sasha. You only have to wait 30 days to file a probate if you are filing a voluntary or the decedent is a non-resident. If you are...

Both my parents will need a nursing home. Their only asset is 60% ownership in their home. Can MassHealth force them to sell it?

Under current law in Massachusetts MassHealth cannot force the sale the home. They will likely lien the home so that if it is sold while your...

My mom passed away last year. I'm her only child. Her husband says he wants to wait a year, before he does anything. Why?? ? I

You need to see a good probate attorney immediately. There is a one-year creditor's claims period from date of death and an estate cannot be closed...

Do I need to go through probate?

Maybe. You should check with the bank that holds the joint account you had with your mother to see if they would be willing to let you deposit...

Can I pay my son from my mother's money for living with and caring for her? How much? She needs 24 hour supervision.

I agree with the others. But I would add that it's not clear why, if you have power of attorney and health care proxy powers, you are seeking a...