In the state of Louisiana, are the children able to override health care decisions of the spouse without legal authority?

If it's only early dementia, the best bet would be for an elder law attorney to draw a health care directive naming who mom wants to be the health...

What can I do to keep my parents money safe

Nobody will take your mom's money but it will all spent for long term care unless steps are taken to protect it. Consult a local elder law...

Penalty for giving away assets in 60-month MedicAid look-back period?

There is no fixed penalty. Certain transfers trigger penalties while others don't. If a transfer triggers a penalty, the penalty doesn't start...

My 78 yr old mom may need to be put in nursing home permanent,

There is only one action to take before applying for Medicaid or nursing home. Consult an elder law attorney. Your post raises major issues.

If my Stepmom convinces dad (early Alzheimer's) to remove first marriage kid (me) from Living Trust, what recourse is there?

Consult an elder law attorney ASAP. If your dad is competent and not under undue influence, you could have a tough time contesting the removal. ...

How to get a lawyer to be more aggressive in getting visits with elderly parent

Either follow the lawyer's advice or if you don't want to follow the lawyer's advice, get a new lawyer, But changing lawyers and being more...

My mother and her partner have lived/been together for 30 years but have never married in California (Bay Area).

Tremendously fact sensitive question that should be discussed with a CA family law attorney.

Do I need an estate attorney?

Your sister's rights and obligations depend on the terms of the legal documents. Consult an elder law attorney to learn your rights and options. ...

A Miller Trust is pointless unless an individual can qualify for Medicaid. Because Medicaid is so complex, most people can't qualify w/o legal...

Can stocks, bonds, and mutual finds be put in a Trust for inheritance purposes?

A trust can protect assets against an in-law child but IT WON"T WORK unless done correctly. This can be tricky in light of marital rights and...