Husband co-signed on student loans for his son. Son filed for bankruptcy. Husband got notice from bankrupty court. Why?

Your husband received a notice because he is jointly liable on one of the debts. That is standard procedure and nothing to worry about. However,...

If I start making small payments on cred crds that are behind will that have a negative effect in 3 mos when I file bankruptcy?

If you plan on filing bankruptcy in 3 months it is unlikely that you will be sued in the meantime on those credit cards. Even if you are sued, you...

The nursing home cannot force you to sign a statement of financial responsibility. Usually, they get family members to sign a statement stating...

I am being sued by a nursing home for medicaid reimbursement.

The nursing home cannot force you to sign a statement of financial responsibility. Usually, they get family members to sign a statement stating...

Proceeds of a home auction (not the home itself) - do proceeds need to be listed as assets toward the nursing care home?

In general, household furnishings are considered exempt, at least in PA. However, if the nursing home recipient sold her home furnishings and ended...

How can my daughter-in-law get her mother proper medical care? She is incompetent and hallucinating but refuses to be treated.

She needs to see an elder law attorney to petition the court for guardianship. Guardianship is a serious matter and she should not attempt to...

Can I lease a room to my elderly mother in my home without my household income affecting her Medicaid benefits?

Your income should not be counted as part of her household income. In her category of benefits, being aged, only her husband's income would be...

Does a NYC nursing home have a legal premise to sue me, or are they trying to recover funds as easily and quickly as possible?

The nursing home cannot force you to sign a statement of financial responsibility. Usually, they get family members to sign a statement stating...

Elder law question. Are proceeds from a homes belongings considered to be assets towards payment toward nursing home?

In general, household furnishings are considered exempt, at least in PA. However, if the nursing home recipient sold her home furnishings and...

Mom is already in assisted living

What can be done with funds depends on what source is paying for the assisted living costs. In PA, the state in which I practice law, assisted...