Medicare problem after aunt passed away

Medicare is not entitled to recover correctly paid Medicare except in limited situations such as a personal injury or worker comp recovery. Thus,...

Of course, a family member can sue for payment for caregiving but I'd be surprised to see the caregiver win unless there is a written contract or...

Do I need a bankruptcy attorney Advice given a year ago (need moredebt) sound? Can I apply for Medicaid if home is in a trust?

Bankruptcy and Medicaid raise two different issues. To qualify for Medicaid, you must be aged, blind, or disabled, and meet income and asset...

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Do I need a Medicare / Medicaid Attorney?

Maybe. If you DIY there is an excellent chance of losing benefits. If you work with an elder law attorney, probably can avoid losing Medicaid and...

I am an only child of elderly parents what documents are necessary to have before they pass to make it less stressful?

A will is a necessity. A living trust is not needed but can be useful in some situations. Power of attorney and advance health care directive are...

Mom has dementia possibly alzheimer's(not officially diagnosed) discovered sister who is supposed to protect mom's money isn't

If you believe mom has been financially abused, you can refer to adult protective services but an elder law attorney consult first would make...

My mom has recently been admitted into a nursing home. I expect to be applying for medicaid for her over the next few months

Depends. Could be a gift subject to penalty period but I think that more likely it will not be treated as a gift.

My mother's home was put in a life estate about 25 years ago with me and my sister as heirs. My mother has now entered

You cannot sell the house [except subject to the life estate] unless your mother joins in the sale since you say your mother has a life estate. If...

What information do I have to gather to prove neglect and have a valid case?

You must provide evidence that the facility is abusing your mother. You have provided anecdotes that could go either way. You can complain to the...

Elder parent in nursing home unable to handle affairs what is needed to do to pay the bills

If you are asking how you can access mom's money to pay her bills, consult an elder law attorney regarding guardianship and possibly Medicaid...