Is it possible to relinquish power of attorney powers for an aunt of mine, and not be held responsible for her long term nursing

You are freelll to decline to exercise the power. I would recommend slowly dialing it down to make sure she is not injured.

If I sign an agreement with an Elder Law attorney to plan for long term care for mom, can she pay the attorney fees?

If the lawyer is comfortable that the transaction is made at your mother's, she is able to pay. The attorney may want a separate agreement.

You will need to examine the terms of the trust to see if the trust terms allow for the beneficiaries to be changed.

Is the residual $3k that has accumulated in my mom's QIT looked upon as her asset or the state of Florida's asset?

You likely overfunded the QIT in months that Medicaid was not the payor. You should consult an experienced elder law attorney who can read the...

I have a General POA from NY state for my Step-Mother I was informed that I should get it changed to a Durable POA. Is that tru

You should consult with a local experienced elder law attorney as soon as possible. There may be strategies to preserve a significant amount of...

My 74 y.o. father was found to have had private meetings with a now, disbarred FL attorney for trust fund misappropriation.

You may be able to get a district attorney to bring fraud charges. I would not be hopeful that you will recover the funds, as the disbarred...

Ok last question of the day my husband is no longer in the home, He is blind and doesn't have a drivers license.

As your name is on the title, you have the right to take the car.

I just learned there is possible compensation for taking care of elderly parents; my father a veteran and mother.

If a caregiver agreement was entered while your father was alive, it would have been possible to receive payment by way of VA pension benefits. ...

Do I need a lawyer if I hired a financial adviser to help spend down my mom's money to get her qualified for Medicaid?

You do not need a lawyer to defend yourself, but it is strongly advisable to have one. If you have documentation that the money was spent for your...

How can i keep the state from taking my home if i go in long term assisted living Texas

It is likely that a substantial amount of the value of the home can be protected. You need to consult an experienced Texas elder law attorney. Do...