Can a family member such as a cousin request to change conservators on behalf of a conservatee? If so, how is this done?

The cousin can ask APS to seek a change or file in court himself but he must have a strong case to succeed.

Can my father purchase a car at age 64 for transportation, and how will that affect the Medicaid look back?

Generally one vehicle used to transport a Medicaid recipient is Medicaid exempt but potentially subject to Medicaid estate recovery at death.

Adult protective services has now gotten involved in my mom's life. She is now 85 and they want to control everything.

You are liable per the terms of a loan agreement for any loans for which you co-signed. SS rather than APS assigns representative payees. Sounds...

MY WIFE DIED DO I HAVE TO PAY MONEY TO THE NURSING HOME SHE HAD MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SHE DIED AT SIXTY FIVE.

I have to disagree with my colleagues. You haven't provided enough information to say for sure. PA has a filial responsibility law which can make...

My mother has lived with me for the last 2 years. What expenses can I recover and what receipts are needed.

SSI including NJ state supplement is about$750 or less so your mom must be getting SS rather than SSI. There may be some options but you need...

If there is a profit from a lawsuit, and the recipient is on Medicaid, does the profit go right back to the nursing home?

It's not a lose/lose case. There is no obligation to repay while living correctly paid Medicaid. Any recovery would disqualify your mom for...

I need to find a Lawyer for our problem with our caregiver that is suing our special needs son for injuring her back.

Generally speaking an employee can't sue an employer for on the job injuries outside gross negligence where the employee is covered by worker...

I agree with Kelly on the law but I think you will lose Medicaid or suffer other negative consequences if you don't work with an elder law...

I am co-trustee & sole beneficiary of an irrevocable trust administered by a bank as co-trustee. Do I get administrative fees?

While my colleagues are correct that you may be better off not taking a fee, depending on the trust terms, the result could be to funnel more to...

I am a co-trustee of an irrevocable trust administered by a bank as co-trustee. How much can I collect in administrative fees?

The statutory fee is not .2% but it is possible that is what the trust provides. It also is possible, the bank is taking more than its share. I...