You should consult a family/divorce lawyer.

My Mother - in- law moved in with her daughter . She's 83 years old , will she still receive her SSI checks ? She lives in NJ .

Depends. Income and resources as well as gifts, free room and board, etc. all impact SSI. Would be well worth several hundred $ for a...

My mom is in nursing home and within a month go on Medicaid. She has life estate but property deeded to me in 1999.

If land is deeded from Mom to Son with Mom retaining a life estate, then only Mom can rent it out. Since Mom has rental rights, Medicaid is...

Can a parolee status count towards the 5 years rule for NJ medicaid eligibility after you get your green card?

I doubt most elder law attorneys will know the answer to your question. I suggest you consult an immigration lawyer.

What type of lawyer I would need in the first place, what if anything there is to be done, what state should it be done in, what

IF [and it's a big if under your facts] your mom is an NJ resident, NJ elder law counsel would be in order. If your mom in PA, maybe PA counsel...

A doctor doesn't generally have a legal obligation to take Medicaid or Medicaid patients.

How do I choose an Elder Law attorney that will best represent my needs?

You should choose an EL attorney who is Good regardless of who else he represents. Find one by talking to friends and checking credentials.

You are asking about estate recovery, which raises complex issues. In addition, if Fred leaves his estate w/o providing anything for Carol, Fred...

What is nj's law on second home estate planning for beneficiaries?

The reasoning is flat out wrong, but, nevertheless, there may [or may not] be advantages to gifting the home. Depends on interplay between...

What is the best way to return money that was gifted the past 5 years to avoid a Medicaid transfer penalty?

Hire an elder law attorney before doing anything. Do it wrong and it will be VERY expensive to correct.