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Hello, I live in ny my mother who has dementia lives in calif is being abused mentally and financially by my brother .
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Answered on October 19, 2012
You probably cannot help your mother unless you retain an elder law attorney near her location who does guardianship/conservator and elder abuse...
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If an elderly couple in Michigan gives some of their money to their kids and later they have to go to a nursing home.,
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Answered on October 19, 2012
Federal law requires all states to impose a penalty on a nursing home Medicaid applicant who makes gifts that aren't exempt during the 60 months...
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Can I purchase about 5 or more acreas from my elderly parents.
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Answered on October 18, 2012
You certainly can buy the land, but if you don't pay the full amount valued for Medicaid purposes, your parents would be making a gift that would...
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My father already applied fro Medicaid and he was declined because of his assets in the bank? he owned appartment and I own 1/3
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Answered on October 18, 2012
Generally, yes a Medicaid applicant can purchase a residence. As my colleague notes, your father must be competent to do the purchase or have...
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Hi,
A couple from New Jersey, in their late 50th is looking to relocate to Florida to save on taxes
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Answered on October 16, 2012
Whether you stay in NJ or leave, you need a good estate planning attorney. Tax is just one issue a good estate planning attorney would consider. ...
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Looking for free consultation on estate planning
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Answered on October 16, 2012
Why? A free consultation cannot accomplish estate planning objectives since an attorney will charge to prepare the necessary documents. Isn't it...
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Who would be granted legal custody first?
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Answered on October 16, 2012
Generally speaking a parent has first claim for custody over his/her child, but where the family court feels that isn't in the child's best...
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When filing NJ "death tax" do we need to include the total amount of life insurance our dad had? thanks
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Answered on October 16, 2012
Nj doesn't have a "death tax." NJ has an estate tax and an inheritance tax. Inheritance tax and rates depend on who is receiving assets due to...
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I am working under the table as an in home caretaker. independently, without an agency.her medicaid may only pay a certified pro
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Answered on October 16, 2012
I don't know home care worker license requirements in Florida, but you probably can find the license requirements on line. However, meanwhile you...
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Should she get a lawyer?
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Answered on October 16, 2012
Stealing pills is a serious allegation. However, giving prescription medicine to another also can have ramifications so the "friend" is at risk...
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