What can be done?

Your mother should go to an elder law attorney and set up a "Supplemental Needs Trust" for you, so that the money is protected from creditors and...

NY Medicaid Deeming Rule? When does it apply?

Do not take legal advice from social workers. The spouse must disclose her income and resources. She can execute a spousal refusal as to her...

Best way to avoid taxes in buying my own parent's house?

I think you may also wish to consult an elder law attorney. There are Medicaid planning options that open up when there is a caretaker child...

If I recieved an inheritence and am on Medicaid will by recertification be denied???

Your inheritance is considered income in the month it is received and after that, it is considered a resource. The resource limit for Medicaid is...

Is it legal to apply and receive Medicaid in one state and reside in another?

I would first ask who is "advising" you that the application and acceptance was bogus. If it is not Medicaid themselves, then you may be worrying...

Do I need a lawyer?

Be aware that if your brother-in-law was in the nursing home and Medicaid was paying for his care, then he is required by law to contribute a part...

Can I receive Medicaid?

You may qualify for Family Health Plus. They do not look at your resources, except to determine your interest income. Everything is going through...

If a person made his wishes clear in a poa when they were of sound mind that they do not want to be in a nursing home later

A person can have a valid POA that indicates an intent to remain at home, be subject to a guardianship, have the POA proven valid, but still be at...

I own 2 houses. I will leave them to my daughters. Should I put them on the deeds now, leave them in trust or in my will?

Consult an attorney. Depending on your age, you may have Medicaid-planning considerations. There are also capital gains tax considerations. Then...

You should definitely speak to a local elder law attorney and fine-tune your planning. If you transfer money to your child into a SNT, the SNT...