Questions answered by William Ledford Nabors Jr.

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Does VA compensation count as income for the social security income test?

William's answer | Answered on May 24, 2016

I agree with my colleague's answer. If you are applying for traditional survivors benefits, the receipt of the VA benefits will not reduce your...

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How would a pooled trust help me if I can rent out part of my house (in the future) while I live upstairs?

William's answer | Answered on May 18, 2016

A pooled trust is likely not the best solution for you. A pooled trust is a one size fits all solution, and your situation need something more...

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Can we sign a contract that medicaid will accept for this purpose as not disqualifying asset? If so what type of contract?

William's answer | Answered on May 10, 2016

This contract is permitted,, but there are technical requirements for making such contract. The services of an experienced elder law attorney are...

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Can we avoid a penalty

William's answer | Answered on May 10, 2016

As my colleagues have correctly stated, this question is very fact specific and the services of an experienced elder law attorney should be sought,...

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How would this affect her medicaid

William's answer | Answered on May 04, 2016

The home is considered an exempt asset as long as she has the intent to return home. You will want to seek the advise of an experienced elder law...

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Will $10,000 make us lose Medicaid? What should I do with the money to use it as necessary but not get cut off?

William's answer | Answered on May 04, 2016

I agree with the advice provided by my colleagues. You need to meet with an attorney. Your local legal aid office may be able to help. Likely,...

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I need help. What can I do?

William's answer | Answered on April 20, 2016

You will need to advocate with your mother for your father to receive the best care. You do not have, absent a guardianship, the legal authority...

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If elderly people want Medicaid home care by using a spend down pooled trust, what assets does Medicaid allow them to have?

William's answer | Answered on April 20, 2016

I will echo the advice of my colleagues; Medicaid is a complex area that requires specific custom legal advice. The asset types and amounts that...

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I would like to tell my husband goodbye ! do I have any rights ?

William's answer | Answered on February 23, 2016

You will want to call adult protective services or inquire as to whether there is a guardianship/conservatorship.. You will need to determine...

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How can my mother go about having her Power of attorney changed?

William's answer | Answered on February 15, 2016

You will want to name someone else as the representative payee to receive here Social Security cherck.

William Ledford Nabors Jr.'s Answers (144)

Does VA compensation count as income for the social security income test?

How would a pooled trust help me if I can rent out part of my house (in the future) while I live upstairs?

Can we sign a contract that medicaid will accept for this purpose as not disqualifying asset? If so what type of contract?

Can we avoid a penalty

How would this affect her medicaid

Will $10,000 make us lose Medicaid? What should I do with the money to use it as necessary but not get cut off?

I need help. What can I do?

If elderly people want Medicaid home care by using a spend down pooled trust, what assets does Medicaid allow them to have?

I would like to tell my husband goodbye ! do I have any rights ?

How can my mother go about having her Power of attorney changed?