Agent under POA acts for the principal (person who gave POA. So if the principal has the legal right to discharge a caregiver, then the agent can...

Do I need to appoint an executor of my will? I have no substantial assets--only things special to me, and instructions.

It makes no sense to make a will but not name an executor and possibly a back up. Also if you die w/o a will,it isn't likely that your wishes will...

Qualifying for Medicaid Health insurance

You have nothing to lose by applying. Programs differ from state to state but you may qualify for Medicaid under SCHIP or other programs depending...

Does an asset protection trust protect my house from creditors including child support in arrears? family judge will let me

An asset protection trust will not protect against debts as of creation of the trust. However, some kinds of trusts (typically expensive to set up...

How can a legal estate business that has been established for over 5 yrs be dissolved between two brothers if only one wants out

Depending on circumstances, the brother may be able to force sale of the business through a court application. Very fact dependent. I would...

Elderly parents, one of which is medically disabled, hired contractor to remodel home. Half way through project, he quit work

A contractor who doesn't honor the contract is liable civilly and if he is cheating the customer, he could be liable civilly. Also a contractor...

Can I apply for medical power of attorney for my Dad he lives in California and I am in Washington State.

No. Nobody can apply for POA. Only a person with requisite capacity can give POA. You can apply to court for guardianship/conservatorship...

Besides personal care contract, are there other ways (non-realestate) to spend down folks funds without Medicaid penalty?

I agree with Gary. Michael Weinberg is a quality elder law attorney in Ventnor NJ. There are various ways to spend down money w/o Medicaid...

Can you tell me what Medicaid requires to honor a personalized care contract, without triggering penaty regarding 5 yr look back

Medicaid will require a legally binding obligation to pay and fair market value payments. A local elder law attorney should be able to address...

Will the state of Pennsylvania take the home of someone who medicaid took care of in a nursing home?

The state will not take the house. Rather the state may have a claim against the estate for the Medicaid expenditures after age 55. To determine...