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Can a disabled person stay in their home? per govt. agencies, etc. he has diabetes, had a brain tumor removed and open heart
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Answered on August 02, 2014
Various programs are available to help severely disabled people but you have to follow the rules. See an elder law attorney to see if your...
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In Mn a daughter that was an unpaid live in (6 years) caregiver for mother stay in home or does the state take the house?
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Answered on August 02, 2014
There probably are steps an elder law attorney can take to protect the house, but you'll probably lose it if you don't work with a lawyer.
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Joint property home,auto
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Answered on August 01, 2014
The auto and home may or may not be Medicaid exempt but steps may have to be taken to protect them. I strongly suggest meeting with an elder law...
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How can I protect my father from family members who may try and scam him out of his home.
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Answered on August 01, 2014
First off you can't protect a competent person against being overly generous or stupid unless the person cooperates. But, if your dad will...
Joint ownership on CD with elderly mother and protection form future Medicaid.
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Answered on July 31, 2014
Highly likely not but not enough info to be certain. Medicaid planning is not a DIY project. You really need an individual elder law attorney...
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When applying for Medicaid can my mom write me a check for 1500 to get under the 2000 in assets allowed a time of application?
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Answered on July 31, 2014
Yes, writing you a check will drop your mother below the $2,000 resource limit but unless your mother receives fair value in return, it can trigger...
Brother has POA over mom. He has convinced her to re-do the will so he and his wife get everything. Is this elder abuse?
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Answered on July 30, 2014
Not elder abuse unless he threatened/coerced/tricked/or other bad act. Might or might not be undue influence. Much more facts are needed. You...
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In Washington State, what is formula for calculating spousal support when the pension recipient in the couple goes on MedicAid?
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Answered on July 30, 2014
A community spouse is entitled to some of the institutionalized spouse if the community spouse has very low income and/or relatively high housing...
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I wanted to contest a quitclaim deed as it was signed under false pretenses and disposed of by a notary that was paid off .
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Answered on July 30, 2014
You certainly can contest the transfer but no way to tell from your post alone whether you have much chance of success. If you file a frivolous...
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Will a nursing home take all of my husband's social security if I can't take care of him at home any longer?
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Answered on July 25, 2014
For individual advice on how to maximize your SS share see an elder law attorney. You should get some of your husband's SS but may be able to...
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