In NJ, to become guardian for a spouse, two medical reports are required along with a complaint to Superior Court, which will appoint a lawyer for...

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Being POA; my mom is currently in a home pending medicaid. If accepted can medicaid take out a lien on my house to get payment?

I see a lot of potential issues in your post. With guidance from an elder law attorney, you probably can minimize the live issues. Medicaid...

I co-purchested my home with my elder mother. 50/50. 4 years ago we put deed in my name. i live there can medicare claim it?

Medicare does not incur claims except for limited cases. Medicaid does recover so I assume you mean Medicaid. Can you lose some or all of a home...

How can I switch ownership of a house over to my name from a family member?

First off do it yourself real estate transfers are very difficult in NJ because a deed and tax forms are needed. Second before transferring real...

Should I call APS? Dad has been buying a strange man stuff and is hostile toward me.

Don't call APS w/o good reason or you likely will drive your dad away. The situation turns on whether dad willingly is helping brother. Unless...

Dad is suffering from dementia and his wife abandoned him. Wife says, she is not coming back, but does not want to. divorce.

If your dad can't make important decisions, the courts can appoint a guardian. If the wife doesn't want to handle your dad's affairs, you would be...

Think Dad's mind is deteriorating and there is financial elder abuse going on. What do I do?

if your father understands what is happening and has capacity he can do as he wishes. Otherwise guardianship or APS may be appropriate. Both have...

I now take care of my mothers finances as she has entered an assisted living facility. How should I manage her SS income

I would extremely strongly recommend an elder law attorney consult. If you handle your mom's income incorrectly, you can incur personal liability...

I am a power of attorney for my wifes Aunt. I do every thing from pay bills for nursing home, do income tax, get health ins.etc,

You probably can't charge anything for your time and services unless authorized in the POA and then the amount you can charge depends on what the...

My elderly mother has been living in NJ for many years. Two months she was relocated to nursing home in eastern PA.

Your question cannot be answered in an on line general forum because it depends on various facts. If planning is done on the basis of one state's...