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My brother qualifies to take moms home under PA caregiver exception. If mom dies at home, could her will be challenged?
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Answered on May 23, 2014
A will always can be challenged but to succeed there must be issues like undue influence, lack of capacity, or fraud. Mom can make lifetime gifts...
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How legal would this be
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Answered on May 23, 2014
All of the so called gifts are at risk because it isn't clear that anyone had authority to make the gifts in the first place. In addition, the...
Lying to get medicaid and food stamps
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Answered on May 22, 2014
Lying in Medicaid and food stamp applications is criminal and can lead to civil liability and fines as well. Consult a lawyer ASAP to rectify the...
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Does my mom have to pay the Ambulance fee?
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Answered on May 22, 2014
I would take a more aggressive approach than my colleagues. Since your mom tripped on a not working escalator at the mall, she MAY [not does] have...
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Can I sue the person that falsely reported me to DCF for elderly exploitation? How would I go about this?
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Answered on May 21, 2014
Good faith elder exploitation claims are immune from liability normally. Knowingly falsely claiming isn't exempt but is hard to establish since it...
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Do we buy my elderly parents condominium and allow them to live it?
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Answered on May 21, 2014
NO! NO! NO! Your husband and you should consult a local elder law attorney to develop a comprehensive plan, which may or may not involve buying...
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How would effect me selling the house and move out my wife being in nursing home paid by Medicaid. Can I move out of state?
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Answered on May 21, 2014
The very general and short answer is that in general, a community spouse can sell his house and move without causing his institutionalized spouse...
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Can you file for unemployment while waiting for long term disability to be approve?
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Answered on May 20, 2014
While unemployment law varies somewhat by state, generally, one can't qualify for unemployment benefits unless he is ready, willing, and able to...
Purchase new car before spouse goes in nursing home
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Answered on May 17, 2014
You absolutely, positively should not purchase a car or do any other kind of long term care planning until you get advice from a knowledgeable...
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My brother inlaw payed for bills while my father inlaw and mother inlaw were sick for years but did not tell any other family
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Answered on May 16, 2014
Depends on local law. Generally, a child's payments for parents would be considered gifts unless there is contrary evidence. If the son paid the...
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