I received paperwork from medicaid when my mom died asking me if she owned a house, had money in the bank and had any jewerly?

I strongly recommend you consult a qualified elder law attorney before you respond to the notice. I recommend Norm Harrison in Saginaw or Joe...

Medicaid decisions are determined by the bridges eligibility manual. The Bridges Policy Glossary (BPG) defines “fair market value” as: The...

Will my Medicaid be taken away if I was left a house from my grandmother, if I put it in my name?

The answer will depend upon the type of Medicaid you receive, what you do with the money after the sale and other factors. I suggest you consult a...

Is there any way a single person can preserve some of his assets if he goes into a nursing home?

Yes (in a sense). There are legal strategies that can be used to protect yourself and your family. Be careful though. Make sure that you work...

The direct answer is no. Your mom may need Medicaid. If she gifts the house to you it will create Medicaid penalties. There are options for...

I need to answer a questionier from DHS about my dead aunts estate.

You should consult a experienced elder law or Medicaid attorney. Please be certain that you know your rights. It may be that the form you...

Is money in elderly mothers checking account, with both sons names on it too, 100% a part of her estate, or split with sons?

For long term care and Medicaid purposes, it is 100% mom's money.

What is the maximum amount of money that can be gifted in the MI without a look back?

Zero ($0) Any dollar gifted for this purpose within 5 years before filing for Medicaid will cause a penalty. There are planning options....

What needs to be in a contract that would stand up to Medicaid scrutiny for a relative caring for my mother?

Unfortunately this is not as straight forward as you would expect. I recommend you have an experienced elder law attorney draft a Family Caregiver...

If my mother lives with my nephew and pays him for food, housing and care, will that need to be repaid to medicaide?

Unfortunately this gets complicated. The Michigan Appeals Court weighed in on this recently in the case of Jensen v Department of Human Services. ...