How to keep a parent from losing evert gong in care cost

I echo the advice provided by my colleagues. It sounds like your father is going to need Medicaid to pay for nursing home care. While Medicaid...

Beneficiary asked to disclaim mutual fund in order to pay estate's bills. Do I have any recourse if this money is simply kept?

I would strongly suggest hiring an experienced probate attorney. You likely have a claim that she made a fraudulent misrepresentation.

Proceeds from sale of home. How do you protect the funds from nursing home obtaining them?

The rules for transferring of assets for Medicaid purposes are complex. An experienced elder law attorney can assess the best options to save the...

Does the Veteran's aid and attendance program apply to Elderly Independent Living facilities

An experienced elder law attorney can have independent living paid for under VA pension with aid and attendance in most cases. You should consult...

Can medicaid take my mother home?

There may be estate recovery on the home. You should contact an elder law attorney to review the estate recovery. It is not uncommon for the...

You cannot be held liable for fraud committed by another when you have no participation with the fraud.

Father and SS/Disability

As Vance has stated the impacts of the transfer will vary depending on the type of public benefit your father is seeking. If SSI, the transfer...

I agree with Vance, once you move out of the home it will no longer be an exempt asset. You should consult an experienced elder lawyer. One...

I am on supplemental security Income, receive medicaid, and stand to get thousands of dollars from my aunt who just pass. I wa

I agree with my colleagues. The receipt of the $83,000 will disqualify you for Medicaid until your liquid assets are under $2,000. I would...

My mother and I are joint owners of my home, if she should ever need to go to a nursing home, can they go after my house?

There is a possibility that the house could be subject to estate recovery. I recommend a consultation with an experienced elder law attorney who...