What can I do to pay/resolve past skilled nursing home fees. My mom paid over $12,000.00, to them before she ran out of money.

I agree that Medicaid is state-specific and what I know about Medicaid comes from my practice in Ohio. However, the whole bill here is around...

An Oregon Medical Marijuana Grower next door has been Elder Abusing and Stalking me for many years

Contact your local Adult Protective Services office. In addition, see if your state's attorney general or governor or even your county prosecutor...

Mr Warshaw's answer was accurate and important regarding whether your son can receive money from you without reducing his Social Security benefits....

If I do not own a home, can I buy one for myself and still qualify for Medicaid?

Your eligibility for Medicaid coverage for long term care costs depends on your state's particular policies. However, even if you are "allowed"...

Can a financial POA be used to sell a parents home

The POA may allow the sale of the house, or it may not. Powers of Attorney grant only the authority that the principal (the person granting...

Ex-Husband ignoring alimony order due to ex-wife being out of state [Texas] and in nursing home

Contact the long term care ombudsman. You can probably find him/her via the area agency on aging. The ombudsman can help with the threatened...

Can the Nursing Home in New York make us remove my mother's bed rails?

Some states have taken the position that bed rails are a hazard. Others have taken the position that bed rails cause a loss of the sleeper's...

Can NY Durable Power of Attorney be used to press charges against elder fraud in Georgia? Can it be used to litigate in Georgia

As Mr. Isquith, pointed out, one of the first questions is whether Mom gave you the authority within the Power of Attorney to initiate litigation. ...

Contact the long term care ombudsman. You can probably find him/her via the area agency on aging. The ombudsman can help with the threatened...

CAN I AS A SPOUSE LIVING WITH MY WIFE WHO HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO HAVE MODERATE DEMENTIA BE HER CARE TAKER, CONTINUING DAILY CARE

I am sorry for your plight. I know how hard it can be when a spouse needs long term care. Be careful of your own well-being, though. I...