I take care of my 87-year-old Mother who has Alzheimer's. I've been reported to Adult Protective Services for abusing her money.

Whoever told you that you could treat your mom's money as your own did you no favors. If your mom had capacity to authorize your expenditures and...

Just found out Brother stole from grandmother but is on bank acvount

If brother is a joint owner of the account his withdrawals probably are not stealing and probably are ok. Depends on various circumstances.

Do I need to hire an attorney to assure my future in a Continuing Care Community?

What diagnosis is inaccurate. You said the diagnosis was made in 2012 and at that time you were abusing alcohol. You can take steps to...

Does being 95, living alone at home, and diagnosed with moderate dementia qualify as elder abuse?

It absolutely, positively is true that being 95, living alone at home, and diagnosed with moderate dementia qualify as elder abuse does not...

If I help subsidize the 2nd apartment for my parents ( instead of NJ state subsidy) will this be considered as an income?

It is possible that your subsidy could affect your parents' benefits but it largely depends on the details. I'd highly recommend an elder law...

The regs say the value is based on equalized assessed value, which can differ from market value. An amount that usually is less than the typical...

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Sister sold our mother's house in FL for $180,.000 for Mom (as she's moving) - and Sis kept $90,000 for herself !!!

Your issue is extremely fact sensitive, which means you need a consult with a lawyer individually. We can't give individual advice on Avvo. ...

Elderly parent needing care living is same house but separate apartment?

CG child is very fact sensitive so I highly recommend consulting a local elder law attorney. Also if CG child exception applies it exempts from...

I married an elderly man they are trying to charge me with exploitation if they proof him incompetent can they still charge me ?

You can be charged with exploitation regardless of length of marriage or husband's competence but that doesn't mean you would be found to have...

My 55 yr old niece is on SSD. She has $15,000 + - in a 401K. Can she access her money without losing her SSD?

Unearned income and savings don't affect SSD eligibility, but they do impact Medicaid. 2d question is too fact based for a general...