Is this property in Michigan? If not, you need to check with an attorney in the state where the property is located. If this is in Michigan,...

Is there anyway to protect my parents' assets from Medicaid spend down?

Yes. Unfortunately information on how to protect the assets is hard to come by. As stated you need to speak with a experienced elder law attorney....

Probate lawyers are not allowed to charge a contingency or share of the estate in Michigan.

Is it possible to shelter my IRA/annuity retirement savings if/when my wife is placed in a medicaid care facility?

Yes. This is a very complicated area of law. You need to see a quailed elder law attorney. Bob Mannor, CELA* * Certified as an Elder Law...

How can my mom sell her house without Medicaid taking the money, since Dad is in a nursing home?

Is your Dad already approved for Medicaid? If so, your Mom can sell the house and put the money in her account. (Not an account that is joint with...

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My mother was just awarded Guardianship of my great-aunt. how can she protect her funds in case she is put into a home?

Your mother needs to consult with a qualified elder law attorney that is experienced in protecting assets and Medicaid. There are several options...

February of this year - my mother in law gifted my husband and a cottage. Now she is ill. May need nursing home.

You need to immediately see an qualified elder law / Medicaid attorney. You have options, but these options are not well known by most attorneys,...

Revocable Living Trust and Irrevocable Trust

Annuities have 1) owner, 2) beneficiary and 3) annuitant. The annuitant is the person upon whose life the annuity is based. Most annuities will...

My husband (Vic) is in a dementia unit in a nursing home. He has been diagnosed with dementia and progressive supra nuclear pal

You need to speak to qualified elder law attorney in your area that is familiar with the facility. I recommend you contact Lauretta Murphy at...

Question about Va Benefit, living trust and selling of home.

You are smart to ask about this. The issue for the Aid and Attendance benefit is not going to be income from the sale of the house, but instead...