In PA, if a homeowner enters a nursing home, can any of the proceeds from the sale of the home be gifted to the children?

If the homeowner is already in the nursing home and already receiving Medicaid benefits, the proceeds from the sale of the home are deemed...

My father in law may be headed to a nursing home what can I do with his money in his bank accounts to keep the state from taking

You will want to get your father-in-law qualified for Medicaid. Medicaid will cover the cost of long-term care if the applicant meets asset and...

Will an amendment to a will be legal without going to a lawyer and starting from the beginning?

My colleague is correct that you can amend a will by codicil. However, it is much more simple, and carries less risk of confusion, to simply have...

What Do I Do?

You could petition the family court to modify the parenting plan on the grounds that your ex doesn't have sufficient living arrangements to...

Can a child acquire power of attorney of one parent without the knowledge of the other parent

It is legal. A power of attorney is revocable by the "principal" (the person that grants the power of attorney) at any time so long as the...

Can medicaid take land left to a beneficiary?

Medicaid will seek to recoup any amounts that it spent on a person's nursing home care by either recouping from or placing liens against the...

What can be done with assets in an elderly parent and medicare coverage?

My colleague is correct. Medicare will only cover up to 100 days of skilled nursing care (nursing home care) and only if certain conditions are...

My boyfriend and I purchased a house together

My colleague is correct. However, you may have some form of recourse now. It is possible that your ex boyfriend will continue to live in the house...

You may be able to leave a life estate to your wife in your will while leaving the remainder interest to your children. If you transfer the home to...

Am I legally bound to repay my now ex-girlfriend for a bathroom remodel that she put on her credit card?

It really depends on the circumstances. As my colleague stated, the fact that you've been paying her $100/month since the breakup makes it seem as...