If I move from living with an elderly father in need of medical and mental help can I get in trouble or blamed for abandonment?

You could be committing an offense if you simply move out and leave your dad in a vulnerable situation. More importantly, you probably want to...

Pa and Nj nursing home 5 year lookback. Wife & I both received $10,000 from her cousin in feb 09. Can nursing take money back?

A nursing home cannot make a donee who did nothing wrong return a gift. However, most gifts within the look back period trigger Medicaid...

What to do if accused of financial elder abuse by adult protective services

Contact a criminal law attorney if APS is turning things over to the police.

DPOA of Mother who is 92 years old - Still in her right mind. She wants to buy a condo - is that possible?

A competent person certainly has the right to buy a condo and have a child live with her. A child who obtains financial benefits through undue...

Can i file pro se for mediation on my incapacitated father's behalf as power of attorney?

An agent under power or attorney should have the right to pursue the principal's legal rights if so provided in the poa.

How can I receive medi-cal benefits for myself, without filing for child support?

There is no requirement to file for child support in order for a mother to obtain Medicaid on her own account. However, if the mother won't access...

The short answer is maybe. A hospital may or may not require permission of one or more family members or even a court to terminate life support. ...

Can a surviving spouse downsize to a smaller house before Medicaid is paid back?

Federal law prohibits recovery of properly paid Medicaid while a deceased Medicaid recipient has a living spouse [except in limited TEFRA lien...

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Is there more than one Medicaid "penalty divisor" (besides the approx. $7,500.00 divisor) for transfers less than FMV?

There is one penalty divisor, approximately $7,800 per month. All not exempt gifts by Medicaid applicant/recipient or spouse within the lookback...

My mother has not filed guardianship reports for 5 years over my incapacitated brother. How do I investigate financial abuse?

You don't. Since your mother is guardian, you have no investigative powers. However, you can make a referral to adult protective services and/or...