Elder law...parent in nursing home ...cannot pay outstanding credit cards...as her poa and authorized user....what do I do?

Your parent is likely judgment proof. If all they receive is Social Security, there is nothing that can be garnished or seized. I would send them...

How do you find out if a elder law attorney has court experience and a record of winning trials?

I agree with my colleagues, win loss is a poor measure of an attorney's ability, as better attorneys often attract harder cases, thus a lower win...

My wife and I are 73 and 75 y.o., respectively. We have never purchased any Long-Term care Insurance and we are told that we

I echo my colleagues' advice. There are likely numerous methods to protect your assets. Some will require the five year waiting period and...

I moved back to home town due to my elderly father needing care. I have lived with him now for 10 months they are telling me

I would contact a landlord tenant attorney. There may be an Fair Housing Act argument that your father is disabled and needs you in the residence.

Your mother can gift the home to you outright, gift it to you via trust, or gift it via will. One advantage of gifting via will is that there...

My elderly mother lives in CA and may enter a nursing home soon. She has Medicare.Does the state attach her house to pay costs?

Your mother likely will only receive Medicare coverage for a short period of time, less than 100 days. This is only if she qualifies to receive...

Your grandmother would do well in rehab for 50-100 days after the hospital. While I know this is not anyone's favorite environment, rehab will...

3 years ago in Alabama, mom gave me her 25% of her home reserving her a life estate...can nursing home take the home?

Medicaid rules vary wildly between states. You need to hire an experienced elder law attorney in your area. There are likely many methods to...

How to save elderly parents house from being taken by Medicaid once surviving spouse dies (will only - no trust).

The mechanics of Medicaid and Medicaid liens are very complex. There are likely a number of sound strategies to preserve all or some of the equity...

I would like to apply for Medicaid for my elderly parents. I have a question about assets.

I would second my colleague's advice as to hire an experienced elder lawyer. Medicaid qualification is very complex. The small charge of an...