If my elderly parent refuses mine, my sisters, or anyone else's help, assistance or care, how do I protect myself?

Depends on state law and parent's condition. In some states, elder abuse can arise from leaving a parent in a dangerous situation. In other...

A resident in my assisted living facility does not want to move, but her healthcare agent is trying to make her move.

I'm not familiar with MN law but in all states with which I am familiar, an individual has the right to decide for hersel where she wants to live...

POA is given by an individual and if the individual is incompetent, she can't give POA. A husband doesn't have automatic authority to make...

Medicaid planning Will copies of checks suffice as proof my funds were used to purchase joint investments with my elderly da

Depends. A Medicaid applicant's joint accounts are presumed to be funded by he applicant alone so if you want to claim that you put some of the...

Selected as the best answer

Medicaid planning-Within the 5 yr period, can a home parent resides in be transferred to a child in exchange for care?

I have to disagree with my colleagues' analysis of home transfer as a Medicaid planning tool. Definitely consult a local elder law attorney, but...

When is it too late to get Long Term Insurance?

LTC insurance could help if your mom can get it. Since insurers are in business to make money, she probably won't be able to get insurance that...

My mother (77) has COPD and she needs home care.

Not to be overly flip, but you get what you pay for. If you rely on free suggestions from Medicaid workers, your mom probably will have to run...

Estate Fund Distribution

VERY RISKY to try to administer an estate w/o legal advice especially where the executor isn't the sole beneficiary. The executor can be hanging...

Father in nursing hone applying for Medicaid mother wants to pay for burial costs now would this be a bad thing

While my colleagues are correct that certain prepaid funeral arrangements are Medicaid exempt, it would be a really, really bad idea to make...

Is my grandmother's home really exempt from Medicaid?

The principal residence of a Medicaid applicant is exempt but some states will continue the exemption in some cases even if the individual enters a...