Where a TEFRA lien has been properly asserted, it can't be defeated by a subsequent transfer, but a TEFRA lien may not even be appropriate in your...

Is it true that my siblings and I can be compensated for the care we are giving to our disabled mother?

It is essential that you have an elder law attorney at least do a care agreement BEFORE compensation is paid. Otherwise Medicaid would treat the...

Your will, power of attorney, and health care directive should be drawn per the law of the state in which you live. NY and NJ have extremely...

How can family members force an elderly relative who cannot manage daily needs to get immediate help?

Talk to a local elder law attorney. Likely options are guardianship and/or referral to adult protective services.

Ihss recipient is coming after me (caregiver) for a share of cost that she now claims she never had to pay help!

It may not be worth the cost in this case, but if you want to determine your rights and options consult a lawyer.

Ohio Medicaid question re: assets .

You could have personal liability to Medicaid if you don't satisfy their lawful claims but it isn't clear whether they have a claim. To protect...

Can an adult child obtain information about her parent with Alzheimer's from the memory care facility?

Depends very heavily on the facts. Could be perfectly reasonable or could be a situation to report to adult protective services. Also depends...

What type of Lawyer should we look for; Estate, Family, Elder Services or some other specialty?

A little late isn't it? If A voluntarily deeds his property to B and retains only a life estate, A has made a gift to B so that B owns the...

I WAS ON MEDICAID/TITLE 19 FOR ABOUT 5 YEARS IM OFF MEDICAID NOW IM ON SSDI WITH MEDICARE

Correctly paid Medicaid need not be repaid when you are living unless the Medicaid relates to a personal injury recovery. Your estate may face a...

My 74 y.o. father was found to have had private meetings with a now, disbarred FL attorney for trust fund misappropriation.

Depends on state law, but I'd guess it's too late to do anything about a loss that occurred 5 years ago due to dishonest lawyer defalcation. In...