Medicaid wants to take half of all my money.

I'm wondering if you meant to apply for Medicare and you applied for Medicaid? The facts are very convoluted and my best suggestion is to contact...

Do I include my adult disabled child's SSI when applying for Medicaid Spend Down for myself? He lives with us and contributes.

When applying for Medicaid your son's SSI payments are his and should not be counted; however, I recommend that you consult with a Medicaid...

My mother is 95 yrs old and in an Assisted Living Facility. In April,2014 she runs out of money. In sep of 2009,she won 25K

I am a Medicaid & Elder Law Attorney in Michigan. I understand the concerns about the 5 year look-back period and penalty for gifts within that...

My nephew has POA over my sister (84) who is now in Assisted Living. He is paying her bills out of her bank/brokerage accounts.

A power of attorney is not permanent -- it can be revoked so long as the principal has the capacity to revoke the document. Much of this depends...

Mothers income has changed since qualifying for financial aid for assisted living.

This is a Medicaid question and you should contact a local Elder Law attorney to assist you. Normally Medicaid payments can be adjusted as income...

Can I claim my parents as dependents if I pay their housing and some of their living expenses?

You should consult your tax advisor, however if you are paying for more than half of their gross living expenses you should be able to claim them...

How do I get my brother to stop taking money from our mom? She's in the beginning/middle stages of Dementia/Alzheimer's.

If your mom has been diagnosed with Dementia or Alzheimer's Disease, then you may want to get a detailed report/diagnosis and see if mom should be...

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Buy car to help deplete assets when applying for Medicaid/Nursing home?

This is a Medicaid question and you should contact an elder law attorney that specializes in Medicaid planning to assist you with this application....

I have a payment plan with landlord, pay something every other week. I have been following it, then she send me a notice to quit

Although the landlord's behavior may be abhorrent, you still must pay your rent or be evicted. Partial payments are looked on favorably by a...

REF: Medicaid Application Process. Monies were gifted back in 2011 and 2012. Do any of these funds (%) die if 1 parent dies?

Contact an Elder Law Attorney near you. You can find them using "Find a Lawyer" in AVVO or you may contact the National Academy of Elder Law...

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