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If I forgo an inheritance to keep Medicaid, and the person receiving my inheritance helped me out financially, is that legal

Vance's answer | Answered on August 31, 2016

You mention Medicaid and I'll add a concern that you might possibly also have to be concerned about Supplemental Security Income (SSI), which is...

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Is taking money from someone for one purpose and then pocketing the money and not using it for the intended purpose a crime?

Vance's answer | Answered on August 31, 2016

There are ways this could potentially be a crime and, even if not a crime, there may be potential civil remedies. However, many more facts would...

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How will i be affected if i co-sign for social security for someone else?

Vance's answer | Answered on August 31, 2016

Co-signing onto a debt agreement almost always opens you up to ultimately having to repay the entire debt. Potential problems include your credit...

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Can I draw on my ex's Social Security Benefits if our combined marriages (2 licenses with the same persons) last over 10 years ?

Vance's answer | Answered on August 31, 2016

Not enough facts here to give you an answer with complete certainty. It does not have to be a continuous marriage, but I suspect this won't work...

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I did not notify Section 8 or medicaid and foodstamps of my inheritace

Vance's answer | Answered on August 31, 2016

You should get together all documentation of how the money was spent and keep that in a safe place. Odds are high one or all of these programs...

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If a person has poa over disable person and got this with wrong attentions of taking advantage of disable what has to be done

Vance's answer | Answered on August 31, 2016

Consult a local general practice attorney. You can find one by using the "find a lawyer" tab here on Avvo. Much would depend on the specific...

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How does Back pay with SS disability work???

Vance's answer | Answered on August 31, 2016

I strongly suggest reviewing your LTD policy and terms in it. It his highly likely you must repay the insurer for the period during which you are...

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How can I keep a small inheritance (under $5000) from affecting my benefits? Can I use it to buy a tax lien/deed?

Vance's answer | Answered on August 31, 2016

I think you are referring to purchasing a property at a tax auction and eventually ending up with the ownership of the property as a result. IF...

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Can we protect $120,000 in bank accounts and still qualify for medicare

Vance's answer | Answered on August 31, 2016

I think you are confused about the assistance you are seeking. There is no asset/income limitation for Medicare...only for Medicaid. There are...

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My mom spent all of the social security money that was to go to me when my dad died

Vance's answer | Answered on August 31, 2016

The big problem I see here is likely to be a Statute of Limitations (SOL) issue due to the 20 years that have passed. In some very limited...

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If I forgo an inheritance to keep Medicaid, and the person receiving my inheritance helped me out financially, is that legal

Is taking money from someone for one purpose and then pocketing the money and not using it for the intended purpose a crime?

How will i be affected if i co-sign for social security for someone else?

Can I draw on my ex's Social Security Benefits if our combined marriages (2 licenses with the same persons) last over 10 years ?

I did not notify Section 8 or medicaid and foodstamps of my inheritace

If a person has poa over disable person and got this with wrong attentions of taking advantage of disable what has to be done

How does Back pay with SS disability work???

How can I keep a small inheritance (under $5000) from affecting my benefits? Can I use it to buy a tax lien/deed?

Can we protect $120,000 in bank accounts and still qualify for medicare

My mom spent all of the social security money that was to go to me when my dad died