What happens when you have to put a loved one in a nursing home and they own a home? Does the government/Medicaid seize it?

Medicaid will not count the home as a resource as long as she indicates she has an "intent to return home" (even if that is unlikely) and the home...

Can I purchase pre paid burial expense for my mother who is in memory care?

If it is irrevocable, then Medicaid rules deem it a non-countable asset. As my colleague suggested, it would be well worth your time to meet with a...

When can a nursing home arbitrarily remove safety railing from the, residents bed?

There are a host of reasons why this might, or might not, make sense. Discuss with the doctor/staff why they did this so you can understand why....

I have never heard of the DMV using a private collections agency. This might be a scam. I would highly suggest consulting with a consumer rights /...

Would a irrevocable trust be necessary?

You most definitely need to meet with a local elder law attorney. You are correct in that almost all of her income will go to the nursing home....

Will I need to transfer a quit claims back to a spouse

If your father is looking for medicaid nursing home benefits (ICP program), then the transfer of the trailer will be deemed a gift subject to a...

What should I do when the insurance company calls and offered me a payment for my car and body injury

What were your injuries? Were you hospitalized? Did you go to ER? How much medical treatment have you had? Any MRIs? If so, what results? Any...

Can my license be supsended by Another state for an out of state accident i refuse to pay because I had insurance

Why didn't your insurance pay this? Contact your carrier to find out why.

If I got into a car accident, and I'm at fault but the other person doesn't have a license or insurance but the car is insured

If you are clearly at fault - you and your insurance are still likely mostly responsible. Let your insurance carrier handle it, they will defend...

Can the children of 85 yo mother buy her home,of 3yrs. ownership, without legal problems should she ever need nursing home?

If you can demonstrate that the child, who lived with mom for over two years, provided caregiving services that delayed mom from entering the...