Jerry E Shiles's Answers (1236)

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Can my disabled husband be sued for his deceased mothers nursing home bill while there is a pending app with the state?

Jerry's answer | Answered on April 26, 2011

The nursing home generally has a right to collect any outstanding indebtedness until an application is approved. if it is approved retroactively,...

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Is disillusion the only answer to my step mom keeping her money if my dad goes into a nursing home?

Jerry's answer | Answered on April 26, 2011

If your parents signed a prenuptial agreement, your stepmom should contact a qualified elder law attorney immediately. There should be some...

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We are trying to get our grandmother setup to use medicaid and medicare for her nursing expenses.

Jerry's answer | Answered on April 26, 2011

The rules vary somewhat from state to state, but I assume what you are being asked for is to determine whether your grandmother continued to reside...

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I'm the beneficiary of a $50,000 life insurance policy, will it cancel my state medicaid, or my Social Security disabiliy.

Jerry's answer | Answered on April 26, 2011

In Oklahoma, the life insurance proceeds constitute "countable assets" and can disqualify you for Medicaid and for certain types of Social Security...

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My cousin just lost her husband & huge medical bills are coming due, what can she do?

Jerry's answer | Answered on April 26, 2011

My recommendation is that she immediately contact an estate planning attorney in Owasso. If she doesn't know who to call, she can contact the...

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What do I do or how do I address a lawyer who is unprofessional and lieing about a case

Jerry's answer | Answered on April 26, 2011

Your best option is to contact the Oklahoma Bar Association at 405-416-7000. The office there will be able to direct you to someone with whom you...

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