One of my former attorney friends used to say a guarantor is a fool with a fountain pen. Unfortunately your credit is already taking a hit and I...

If a child of special needs is over the age of 18 can he/she lose their SSI Benefits and Medicaid due to child support?

A great deal more information is needed to accurately address this situation. I suggest you retain an estate planning/elder care attorney with...

How do you protect a senior citizen's savings account?

There are a great deal of issues that there is no information included in your description. If there are enough assets involved there are better...

Can a nursing home come to your apt. intimidating you to return your mother to the facility?

Their conduct certainly seems inappropriate. I would consult with an elder care/estate planning attorney to determine how to best proceed. While...

You do not mention whether he gave you his power of attorney prior to his stroke. If not, you will need to begin a guardianship proceeding to be...

My mother was recently put in a nursing home. I am her disabled grown daughter. Can she give money to me without being penalized

Your mother needs to consult with an elder care attorney and see what options she may have to transfer assets to you as a disabled adult child...

On my taxes, can I both list that I am married and file as Single?

You must file last year's returns as single. The marital status is determined as of the last day of the year. You were married in january. The...

There are general income and asset eligibility rules to qualify for Medicaid benefits. I agree that you need to consult with a local estate...

Can my father, age 92, deduct the fees for the year of an Agency that provides Home Care 24/7?

To the extent the caregivers are providing medical services and not just companionship and living assistance some part of the expenses are...

57 year old dementia female needs help, how can her elderly parents find a facility that won't bankrupt them?

I agree with my colleagues. They need to consult with an estate planning attorney with elder law and Medicaid experience to help them with their...