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Need help from an Elderlaw Attorney experienced in Medicaid applications and Medicaid qualified annuities for Mom in Somerset Co
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Answered on November 20, 2013
there are options, but more information is needed. If you mother's gross income exceeds $2,130 per month, then she will never be eligible for...
Does the adult child (who is POA) have the final decision in deciding care for elderly parent with dementia?
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Answered on July 15, 2012
I would recommend seeking the advice of a certified elder law attorney in your state. A power of attorney gives the agent the authority to make...
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My mom has dementia, I have power of attorney. but is now willing to give me guardian ship over her but her sister is wanting it
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Answered on May 05, 2012
First of all, consult with an elder law attorney in your state, preferably a certified elder law attorney.
The fact that you have power of...
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I have POA on my father and may have to put him in a nursing home what happens to his assests
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Answered on May 05, 2012
Short answer, consult with a certified elder law attorney in your state.
Medicaid is extremely complex, and it varies greatly from...
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Medicaide look back period: The applicant is disqualified for Medicaide because of gifting over the past 5 yrs.
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Answered on May 05, 2012
This is a very complex question.
Some states have filial obligation statutes, pursuant to which family members can be responsible for an elderly...
Do you first have to declare an elder parent in a nursing home, incompetent, before being able to invoke the power of attorney
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Answered on May 05, 2012
Most powers of attorney are effective immediately, so once the person, call the principal, signs the power of attorney, the agent can use the power...
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Is a hospital bill consider a mean tested public benefit?
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Answered on August 03, 2010
I would recommend that you seek local counsel. Medicaid is a means-tested entitlement program, meaning that you must have a limited amount of...
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How to transfer guardianship of adult child when moving out of state
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Answered on March 17, 2010
Unfortunately, no easy answer exists. While I believe that there is a model Act that is designed to address this issue, I do not believe any...
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Guardianship
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Answered on March 17, 2010
I would recommend consulting with local counsel, preferably a certified elder law attorney.
In NJ, you would need to have two doctors certify...
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I'm a heir of 3 to my Mothers estate
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Answered on March 17, 2010
I would recommend consulting with an attorney. I am licensed in NJ.
an executor does not need a beneficiary's consent to sell the house. a...