After having my mother-in-law committed to a state hospital, can I be charged with elderly abandonment

If you didn't do anything wrong (like lie or commit fraud) in the commitment process, you would not be committing elder abuse. If you had your MIL...

I have information regarding Medicaid planning [MP} on my website but MP is NOT, NOT, NOT a DIY project. It's wayy too easy to screw up to try it...

What is the legal liability of a guardian for an elderly person that has been deemed medically and financially incompetent?

Maybe, but ususally not. A guardian is responsible to see to the reasonable health and safety of the ward. If it was reasonable to place the ward...

Your sister has no obligation to provide information unless she is personal representative of GM's estate but PA Medicaid is entitled to the...

Maybe. A deed procured through fraud or from a person who lacked capacity may be subject to challenge whereas a bad deal deed probably can't be...

Once approved for Medicaid, can you sell the home and divide proceeds (basically executing the will)?

You should consult an NC elder law attorney to see if there are any special NC rules but generally sale of a home must be reported to Medicaid and...

Does being denied short term disability mean you would automatically be denied long term if you are still under doctors care?

The short answer is that a person who isn't disabled for short term disability likely isn't disabled for long term disability either BUT the fact...

A nursing home can't take an individual's home unless, perhaps, there is some sort of breach of contract. If one spouse needs nursing home care...

Provided you are not committing elder abuse by charging to much, you can charge your mother rent. The rent should be fair in light of the care...

If a person is on nursing home Medicaid in MI does MI have any say in what they can sell their home for while still living?

So long as the house sells for a reasonable amount in light of the market and isn't a disguised gift, Medicaid should not object to the sale price....