Does Washington state take your home if you are on Medicaid and/ or have an in home caregiver?

I would strongly recommend consulting with an experienced local elder law attorney to explore your options. Depending on the nature of the...

I turn 20 years old and got approved for my ssi claim but i do not get full benefits how is that they do not have to give me it

I would bet that you are living with someone and SSI is being reduced for "in kind support and maitenance." Since SSI is needs based, there is a...

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You have good answers here but I do also want to add that with any kind of complicated or uncommon illness, there is an increased need for strong...

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Several responses here all raising important issues that might flow from one simple question. Oh the joys of elder law in 2014! So, of course,...

My nephew has POA over my sister (84) who is now in Assisted Living. He is paying her bills out of her bank/brokerage accounts.

I agree with Mr. Early. I do want to add that if you are of close age to your sister, it may be a poor idea to appoint you as agent under POA (if...

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

It isn't clear to me how this provision for no nursing home care ended up in a power of attorney...perhaps it was drafted by a non-lawyer? in any...

My husband and I are pro se plaintiffs. We're going to depose the defendants.

Read well the response from Mr. Bollinger. If there is any way to hire local counsel, you need to do so. Depositions are not for amateurs,...

How can I use my trust fund to pay back an over payment if the trust fund is not legal?

I think your situation is far too complicated to reasonably assist you here on Avvo. I strongly suggest consulting with an experienced local elder...

Can a law firm truly represent me before my Social Security claim is denied / approved?

I wholeheartedly agree with the other responses here. You likely avoided 12 to 24 or more months of hell with winning on your initial application....

Is a Medicare Set Aside required? Do I have to pay back SSDI payments received?

I don't see anything here that would result in you having to pay back SSDI benefits because those are not means tested (SSI on the other hand is...