I'm preparing to enter a nursing home. I'm on disability social security. How do my spouse and I proceed to protect assets?

The best way to protect your assets is to spend some quality time with a qualified elder law or medicaid attorney in your area. Only they will be...

There are several ways this can be prevented. All of those ways begin with contacting an elder law attorney in your area. If your mother will go...

Do I have to cash in my life insurance policy, to lower the assets of my husband in order for him to be eligible for Medicaid ?

Please consult with an Elder Law or Medicaid attorney. Every day I see mistakes that could have been easily avoided by consulting with a medicaid...

What can I do to prevent elder abuse

If your mother is susceptible to undue influence, you need to contact a qualified elder law attorney in your community. They can help you arrange...

The law was violated at a nursing home years ago. I have no proof. Can i report it to current administrator? Would I be liable?

Liable for what? No liability attaches as long as what you are saying is true. Additionally, although you may not have proof, the nurshing home...

Bankrupt,Real estate, Elder abuse attorneys

Unless there is proof of abuse, someone will have to pay the bank to save the house. If you have evidence of such abuse, speak with a qualified...

Can a parent continue give the 14,000 each year to their children if they are in a nursing hom in NJ?

You would need to consult with a Medicaid attorney on this one. Gifting plans often work for various reasons, but advising someone to gift money...

I co-purchested my home with my elder mother. 50/50. 4 years ago we put deed in my name. i live there can medicare claim it?

Again, assuming you meant Medicaid and not Medicare as the others have commented, you would need to discuss this with a Medicaid attorney if you...

Fascinating. It is very odd that the will does not direct how to divide the assets. I believe you need to immediately speak to an attorney about...

If we gave the landlord the security deposit and then she pulls out and is giving us the run around with our security deposit

Landlords must return the security deposit in accordance with the Security Deposit Act or subject themselves to double damages and attorney fees....