Is it possible to "legally exempt" an assisted living facility in NH from "liability"? Mom has a history of attempted suicides.

Some states don't allow a facility to avoid liability for its own negligence by contract. A facility can discharge a resident who is a danger to...

My Dad married a woman at age 82, they have a pre nup and no community property. Is my Dad responsible for her medical bills .

In many states spouses are responsible for one another's necessities like medical bills regardless of pre nup. Spouses' assets count against one...

Can i sell the house deeded to me & mom as Joint tenants with right to survivorship while mom is still in nursing home?

Yes if you have a suitable power of attorney and your mother is ok with the sale or lacks capacity, you have legal ability to sell the joint home. ...

Do I need a lawyer to help me make application for my parents for Medicaid. Does $5000.00 sound like a fair charge?

The fact that you are asking such a question illustrates why you desperately need a lawyer. Unless your parents want to spend down all their money...

I am a home care company in South caroilina and would like to know the live ins laws for our caregivers

You need a personal consult with both a lawyer familiar with SC employment law and a CPA. License requirements cover whether a caregiver can give...

My elderly mother (91) wants to keep her house till after she dies . Her power of attorney wants to sell it now.

So long as your mother has capacity it is up to your mother rather than the POA agent whether to sell the house. That being said whether it is...

Can a POA be challenged if it was drafted without the immediate family knowledge?

I don't think your uncle personally has any rights. However, the grandfather may have claims for inappropriate actions, undue influence, and the...

Do I need to establish a Special Needs Trust for funds raised for a surgery that my disabled adult daughter needs?

Depends on the purpose of the funds, the kind of government benefits your daughter receives, and tax concerns. If money is given to your daughter...

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I think my colleagues are too harsh. If the decedent promised to give/leave you his house in exchange for taking care of him, you MAY have a...

Inheriting large sum of money and what to keep and use for home purchase and credit card bills and still keep Medicaid programs

Since Medicaid has income and resource limit a large inheritance will disqualify the heir for Medicaid unless the heir works with an elder law...