State law will determine whether you can overcome the survivorship interest. There are various cases in which survivorship interests were...

My brother and I now own a home in Pa 50/50 which was willed to us by our father and mother since 2/2010. See details

Medicaid is a combined state and federal program. Federal law defines a caregiver child as a Medicaid applicant’s child who (i) resides in the...

Mom retired with a 401k (approx $60k). Dad retired 2002 due to a disability with no savings. Is he not elig due to her assets

Some states exclude IRAs and 401(k)s from Medicaid eligibility determinations while other states include them. Sometimes changes to existing...

My aunt convinced my mom to sign over her portion of the family home. She has had strokes. Can I contest this?

It may be possible to challenge your mom's transfer of her real estate interest on various grounds. The transfer documents could be faulty, but...

Is there financial help available for the elderly living in bad conditions and unable physically or financially to make repairs?

Depending on locale, there may be government programs to assist with home repair. However, the bigger issues are whether care needs are being met...

What type of Attorney do I need as a POA?

Like most other professions, attorneys tend to limit their areas of expertise. An elder law attorney can prepare and advise on using a power of...

"looking for lawyer who helps the elderly. since my neighbors husband died everything gone terrible. 1) she wasnt able to get mo

While a private elder law attorney probably can help, there would be a cost. If your neighbor can't afford counsel, consider the local legal aid...

How do I get the State off my back for being under investigation of me after 30 years of caring for my elderly sister?

This is a serious matter that could result in claims against you. You should consult a local elder law attorney with criminal law experience....

Can a trust deny reembursement under any circumstances?

Trusts are governed by the terms of the trust instrument and state law. If the trust is designed to preserve eligibility for government programs,...

Parents have a $24,000 debt with medicaid how can we take care of that debt? we dont have the money to pay for it?

An elder law attorney can help determine whether Medicaid's claim is correct. Sometimes, there are defenses to such claims. Even if Medicaid is...