Is my friend responsible for her mothers balance owed to the long term care facility due to a IRS levy on her mothers disability

The mother is responsible for the debt to the extent set forth in any agreement with IRS or applicable judgment regardless of change of...

Is a DAR Medicaid Approved Annuity advisable to qualify for Medical in California?

My suggestion would be to consult an elder law attorrney who doesn't sell annuities and either ask that attorney to develop a plan to fund long...

Some questions about estate planning

An estate plan should be individually tailored to a client's goals, which requires an understanding of the client's financial picture and other...

How much money can I, a wife, keep before Medicaid kicks in to pay my husband's nursing home care?

Depends on program and circumstances. A spouse who lives in the community and isn't on a Medicaid long term care program is entitled to a...

You can make whatever claims you like but it doesn't sound like harassment for APs to investigate a claim that you are abusing your relatives. APS...

Mom passed away and left her home to my sister and I. In NJ, what is the legal charge for a lawyer to change to our name?

The legal charge is whatever a lawyer chooses to charge that you agree to pay provided the fee isn't outrageous. In addition to fee to prepare a...

Do I have a right to see my dads will? He passed away on Jan 2 2013 at 86

A will is a matter of public record so once the will is probated, you can view it at Surrogate's Court although you are entitled to get it from the...

My dad is in county-funded nursing home with Alzheimer's. His wife put him there. My dad has extensive home care coverage as

If your father can be cared for at home, you probably can take him home whether his wife likes it or not. However, you may have to apply for...

Is there a way to get Medicaid help by giving my money to other individuals that help me.? Or do you have any other suggestions

Paula and James offer very sound advice. Giving or loaning money as part of a comprehensive attorney drawn Medicaid plan may make sense. ...

Can Adult Protective services force me to have representative payee for my SSD check or does a judge or DR have to decide

The Social Security Administration decides whether a Social Security recipient needs a representative payee and if so, whom to appoint. Lawrence...