If an 85 year old person is living on their own and has medicare, why would they need to be pre-qualified for medicaid

Medicare is like a health insurance policy for people over age 65 (and some disabled). Medicaid is a different government benefits program -- it...

Why don't you call the Social Worker and ask her the status of her investigation? I think that if you contact the Social Worker and tell her...

What options are available for sheltering proceeds, from the sale of real estate, for a medicaid recipient?

You need to consult with an experienced elder law attorney in Illinois. The co-owners of the building may have paid expenses which your mother did...

Elderly Mom being Manipulated

You should talk to the person who sold the car -- did that person deal with your elderly mother? If your mother obviously has diminished capacity,...

A travel agent sold a cruise to my parents. My dad is very limited verbal and physical due to stroke. My mom has Alzheimers

If your parents are mentally competent, then you cannot help the fact that they are making poor decisions. If your parents are not competent and...

If a stepmother and stepdaughter have a jt acct and the mother needs state assistance does stepdaughte have to give up her part

In Colorado, it depends on who deposited the funds into the account. If 100% of the funds in the account were deposited by the mother, then all of...

How do i get control of my own dads funeral?

You need to start asserting to the coroner, the funeral home director, and everyone who will listen that you are your father's sole surviving son,...

As my aunt's executor, am I able to use JDF 999, "Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit" to collect/distribute her assets

Yes, that is exactly what that form is intended for. You don't have to file with the court.

If I refuse to do any further work for a company that wont pay me and they fire me do I have something there?

Unless you have an employment contract with a fixed term with this company, they can fire you for any reason. Unless there is something else going...

My 84 year old mother is unable to handle her own finances. Do I need a lawyer to help me straighten things out?

As agent under her power of attorney, you have the authority to contact the company that made the car loan to discuss your mother's predicament. ...