See your local bar association for possible pro bono representation. An HOA can fine you all they want but they need to collect it or enforce it...

Is it too late to keep a “failure to plan” estate from turning into a “failed plan” liability?

See an elder law attorney immediately. You need someone who knows the ins and outs of how Iowa implements Medicaid and how they will treat these...

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Both good answers. See an attorney immediately about both the guardianship and the POA issue. You may also want to get in touch with your mom's...

Can A senior that no longer has a drivers license own and purchase a car in their name?

Generally speaking, a DL has nothing to do with one's ability to buy a car. It is what allows you to drive on public roads. It sounds like...

In many cases, yes, but tread carefully. See an attorney before doing anything. The last thing you want is to be accused of elder abuse. There...

This is a follow-up to my previous question on Non-Compete.

The fact that you received nothing in exchange for signing the noncompete gives you a good argument that it should not be enforced, but no one...

If my separated wife (14 years) has medical insurance through Medicaid, do I still have to keep her on my work health insurance?

My condolences. You are normally not obligated to provide health care for a spouse. If she is on Medicaid then a group plan may not be needed...

Medicaid estate recovery

See a local elder law attorney on this but you may not be responsible for the balance. Children are generally not responsible to reimburse the...

I need the federal law/ statute that states you can give a disabled child money in medicaid spend down.

Just one point of clarification (as you have already been given good answers) -- gifts to a disabled child are considered "allowable transfers" and...

Is there a way to transfer assets out of a 401(k) without affecting the benefits of a Medicaid recipient?

If they have already applied for Medicaid then it will be difficult to restructure their assets. If there is a spouse, sometimes asset can be...