Questions answered by John William Callinan

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My father is in a Nursing Home in Colo. I am his POA. What are allowable and not allowable expeditures on his $50/mo PNA?

John's answer | Answered on February 02, 2010

I cannot speak directly to CO law and i would suggest that you consult with a CO attorney, preferrably a Certified Elder Law Attorney. I have...

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Estate

John's answer | Answered on February 02, 2010

I would recommend consulting with a SC elder law attorney, preferrably a Certified Elder Law Attorney. In NJ, for instance, the answer would be...

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3 yrs ago, mom was in a nursing home, sold house and now they want money. Don;t have it, can I put what I have in a safe dep

John's answer | Answered on February 02, 2010

I would say consult with an attorney, preferrably me, but there are a lot of facts missing from your question. You may be able to preserve some...

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What happens to a home if the owner may need nursing home care for dementia? Home is paid off and is worth about 200k in NJ.

John's answer | Answered on February 02, 2010

I'd suggest coming to my office in Jamesburg. Medicaid is a complex issue. It might be beneficial to get your mother on Medicaid, then transfer...

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My sister is taken advantage of our father's finances. What should I do?

John's answer | Answered on February 02, 2010

Consult with an attorney in MD, preferrably a Certified Elder Law Attorney. You may have to file for guardianship. Part of the pleadings would...

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Can property and assets be left to only one member of a married couple?

John's answer | Answered on February 01, 2010

Not sure about NC, but that sounds more like something a lawyer would say in feudal England than NC. If the elderly person wants to leave her...

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How to help a relative (an Aunt or Uncle) with dementia if they stop paying for their own care despite having funds to do so.

John's answer | Answered on February 01, 2010

I would recommend consulting with an attorney licensed in NY, preferrably a Certified Elder Law Attorney. If the elderly person is incapcitated,...

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Caregiver and Client's Will

John's answer | Answered on February 01, 2010

I would recommend consulting with an attorney licensed in CA, preferrably a Certified Elder Law Attorney. In NJ, it would not be "illegal," but...

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What can I do?

John's answer | Answered on January 31, 2010

I cannot answer the question specifically because much turns on IL law, with which I am not familiar, but in NJ, for instance, if your father were...

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Can mediciad force my sister who was caregiver to my Mom for years to move out of the house before my Mom can become eligible?

John's answer | Answered on January 30, 2010

As with most Medicaid questions, the answer varies widely from state to state, so consult an attorney in FL, preferrably a certified elder law...

John William Callinan's Answers (86)

My father is in a Nursing Home in Colo. I am his POA. What are allowable and not allowable expeditures on his $50/mo PNA?

Estate

3 yrs ago, mom was in a nursing home, sold house and now they want money. Don;t have it, can I put what I have in a safe dep

What happens to a home if the owner may need nursing home care for dementia? Home is paid off and is worth about 200k in NJ.

My sister is taken advantage of our father's finances. What should I do?

Can property and assets be left to only one member of a married couple?

How to help a relative (an Aunt or Uncle) with dementia if they stop paying for their own care despite having funds to do so.

Caregiver and Client's Will

What can I do?

Can mediciad force my sister who was caregiver to my Mom for years to move out of the house before my Mom can become eligible?