For purposes of Medicaid in Wisconsin, what assets are exempt?

The only good way to protect yourself is to spend the money for an individual consultation with a local elder law attorney. For instance, exempt...

How can I find an New York attorney that will do Pro Bono work dealing in Elder Care Law?

Why would you expect a lawyer to work for free-- especially when your mom has $2.5 million? You can ask around but I'd be surprised if anyone...

Will this Medicaid pre-planning scenario work in Illinois?

Your circumstances seem out of whack. What $120,000 in gifts; weren't the IRAs and house proceeds spent on mom's facility charges? Sounds like...

Elder abuse and Adult Protective Services - can I get into legal trouble if I don't tell them everything I know about the case?

Unless you fall within a class that has a legal duty to report, you have no obligation to do so. Unless you are subpoenaed, you can refuse to...

My PI attorney will not appeal the $17,000.00 Medicaid Lien. Can I appeal it and if so, how do I go about it?

Medicaid is entitled to be paid from a personal injury settlement for Medicaid resulting from the accident not for Medicaid with no relation to the...

In the state of NJ, are either an IRA or a deferred annuity exempt assets in the eyes of medicaid?

The short answer is it's VERY complicated and there are many variables. It would be well worth an elder law attorney consult to really understand...

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If hospital failed to collect money from Medicaid , does patient legally responsible for the bill?

Facilities can't bill amounts beyond what Medicaid and Medicare pay for particular care but they can bill co-pays, deductibles, and for care not...

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Help I need advise!!! Long term care question/separation/divorce

Don't you think you have this backwards? You want to know what to do before you hire a lawyer to tell you what to do. First off $900 is...

How will Medicaid expansion under the ACA affect individuals aged 55-64 with assets, but low incomes?

The Affordable Care Act doesn't appear to change existing Medicaid law so ACA Medicaid presumably will face the same estate recovery as other...

My Dad was put in a home by someone who is no relation & she signed papers so I have no rights. Can't I just take him home w/me?

Depends whether removal to your home would be safe and provide the care dad needs, whether dad has a guardian, whether adult protective services is...