How to get guardianship over an elderly relative with Alzheimer's?

You might want to reach out to Empire Justice Center - http://www.empirejustice.org/about-us/ . They have an office in Rochester, NY which might be...

MY DAD PASSED AWAY WITH ONLY A WILL FOR HIS ANNUITY....HE HAS THREE LEASED CARS FOR MY FAMILY WHAT DO I NEED TO DO??

The leases, and the leased cars, are now the responsibility of his estate. If there is a Will, it will need to be probated in the local Surrogate's...

How can my autistic son, married to a Polish immigrant. under false pretenses, get inexpensive legal advice?

If your son lives in NYC, you might be able to get free legal assistance from the New York Legal Assistance Group at 212-613-5000. They can be...

Will my mother be eligible for Medicaid?

Community Medicaid( while at your home) n NY has two financial eligibility components - one for income, and one for resources. If your mother is...

Hiding assets to acquire medicaid for a nursing home.

Medicaid requires a five year look back for possible transfers of assets. If your Mother failed to report transfers of your father's assets that...

I want to sell my house but my mother has a living trust ,She is in a nursing home and agrees with me .What is my next step.?

If your mother is on Medicaid to pay for the costs of the nursing home, you must speak to an elder law attorney immediately. If the living trust...

I do many things for my mom such as banking, etc. Can she pay me for the work I do for her and avoid medicaid look back.

Both those contemplating filing for Medicaid, and those already on Medicaid, are permitted to reduce their resources (Medicaid language for assets)...

In New York, can a Medicaid recipient make a gift within 5 years without being penalized? Is there a minimum to avoid penalties?

If someone is already on Medicaid, they likely don't have the resources to make a gift. The current limit is $14,550 for someone disabled, 65+ or...

If I told medicaid I had rented instead of owning the property , and was approved. With today's new healthcare changes If

It all depends. If you live in the property you own, as a primary residence, and it is worth less than around $800,000, the property is considered...

If you accept the money directly, you will be over income in the month that you receive it, which would make you ineligible for Medicaid for that...