AR Medicaid says I do not qualify if I have sold my home since 2006. I sold it but the money has run out and I have no resources

Yes, you may apply if all the money is gone now, so long as you did not transfer the funds for less than fair market value (make gifts). If you...

Can a Medical Power of Attorney keep family members from taking their loved one out for the day or for lunch etc?

Based on the facts given, I would argue that the MPOA has absolutely no such authority to limit your father's outings with a certain "list" of...

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My dad has Dementia/Alzheimer's disease. I'm trying to complete a living will and power of attorney document to make decisions o

I agree with the earlier answers. However, an attorney, while they may be able to get an idea of the level of competence your father, the safest...

My husband had a life ins. policy, that he had requested and received an beneficiary update, but died. Can this be challenged?

The beneficiary designation may be challenged if you and your husband used community assets to pay the policy premiums and the beneficiary is...

Our home is under the name of our grandparents and they wont transfer the title because they say it affects medicaid. True?

Taking into consideration all of the other concerns mentioned by the other attorneys, I would only add that you should meet with an elder law...

I agree that this situation hinges on your mother's competency. If she is competent, all you can do is tell her what her options are (i.e. sue...

Grandchildren are going into the "system" in Missouri, how do I get guardianship of my grandchildren if I live in Oklahoma?

Most state laws give preference to a "family placement" over foster care. However, your situation is complicated due to the fact that you live...

Will TX Medicaid only pay for nursing home care if you are cognitively impaired, regardless of physical condition?

As an Elder Law Attorney, who deals with Longterm Care (LTC) Medicaid day in and day out, I have encountered this exact situation a number of...

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Do i need to go through probate or is there another way?

Did you Dad leave a Last Will stating that Mom is to receive all of his assets at his death? Are there any debts outstanding? How long ago did...

Good morning. I had a Will written in 1989. My wife and I divorced in 1995.

The provisions in your will directing assets to your ex-wife are null and void. However, if you have left your Will like this for so long, I would...