Questions answered by Lawrence A Friedman

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My stepfather is in the nursing home, both of them have Alzheimer's.

Lawrence's answer | Answered on June 04, 2014

Simple solution. Consult a local elder law attorney. You can't get the kind of help you want from a general website answer.

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I am the trustee of my mother Irrevocable Trust. It includes investments and a house. Can I use this to pay for my mothers care

Lawrence's answer | Answered on June 04, 2014

You desperately need an individual consult with an elder law attorney on LI. There are several top notch EL attorneys within a half hour of...

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Adult son on our health ins can we remove him if he is eligible for medicaid

Lawrence's answer | Answered on June 04, 2014

Complicated question. Generally parents need not provide health insurance to an adult child, but I wouldn't take your son off insurance w/o first...

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I am the beneficiary of my father's IRA (his only asset). The State of New jersey has a very large judgment against him Upon

Lawrence's answer | Answered on June 04, 2014

Depending on various factors, the IRA may be protected even once your dad dies, but it would be worthwhile to do a legal consult now.

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Can i be evicted?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on June 03, 2014

The owner of the home can evict a resident but whether your brother truly owns the home is a major question. He'd have to go to court to file an...

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If my father goes on Medicaid, can my mom keep the profits from their house that we just sold to pay for her Assisted Living?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on June 03, 2014

Maybe. Depends how the house is titled and various other factors. Strongly recommend you consult a local elder law attorney.

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If a mother, living in her house with her son goes into a nursing home and goes on Medicaid, can her son continue to live there

Lawrence's answer | Answered on June 02, 2014

Depends on various factors including son's age, whether he is disabled, whether he would have a right to the house, amount of Medicaid lien, and more

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Can I be liable and placed on a lien for a lawsuit I had years before I applied for welfare?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on May 30, 2014

Depends what you mean by welfare. For instance Medicaid has a claim for treatment related to the accident. TANF has broader recovery rights.

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I have just been turned down for medicaid by the state of texas because, and I quote, see details

Lawrence's answer | Answered on May 29, 2014

There are several different Medicaid programs. Some are limited to working programs and others are available to people who don't work. You may...

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My wife is seeking medicaid benefits for her 92 year old mother. The only asset she has is a joint cd with my wife for 11 years

Lawrence's answer | Answered on May 28, 2014

Typically, joint assets are assumed to be assets of the Medicaid applicant unless otherwise proven such as that each owner contributed 1/2 the...

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My stepfather is in the nursing home, both of them have Alzheimer's.

I am the trustee of my mother Irrevocable Trust. It includes investments and a house. Can I use this to pay for my mothers care

Adult son on our health ins can we remove him if he is eligible for medicaid

I am the beneficiary of my father's IRA (his only asset). The State of New jersey has a very large judgment against him Upon

Can i be evicted?

If my father goes on Medicaid, can my mom keep the profits from their house that we just sold to pay for her Assisted Living?

If a mother, living in her house with her son goes into a nursing home and goes on Medicaid, can her son continue to live there

Can I be liable and placed on a lien for a lawsuit I had years before I applied for welfare?

I have just been turned down for medicaid by the state of texas because, and I quote, see details

My wife is seeking medicaid benefits for her 92 year old mother. The only asset she has is a joint cd with my wife for 11 years