If my mother gives her kids money from the sale of her home then at some point she has to enter a nursing home does that

You didn't indicate where your mother lives, but there is a lookback period for which she will need to report gifts if she needs to apply for...

Not sure what to do. Nor what kind of lawyer can help. Any advice will be of help.

From where you sit this may seem like an impossible task, but I can assure you that any seasoned attorney who practices probate law in the county...

Need an attorney in Dallas area who will represent son of mother who has dementia. Extreme case involving "Showtiming".

You can start out by looking for an experienced elder law attorney in the Dallas area on the website of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys...

How can I buy a house with my credit and his income without him on the mortgage

As my colleagues have stated, your grandfather probably can't accomplish his goal in the manner he envisions, but that doesn't mean there aren't...

I assume since you say you are executor a probate has been opened. You have a duty to notify the estate's creditors including Medicaid. You need to...

Can my father get the court appointed drug rehab?

You can report the situation to Adult Protective Services and they will investigate whether there has been any abuse or exploitation. If your...

Dad trying to get a divorce from second wife. She appears to be taking advantage of him. What can I do?

I don't see any elder law issues in your question. It deals with family and divorce law. I have changed the practice area.

Can I get compensation from my mothers care after she passed away? My mother lived with me for 2 years & did not charge anything

It is difficult for a lawyer to provide you with a meaningful answer in a vacuum. The trust agreement needs to be reviewed to see if it contains...

How does one protect themselves if they give power of attorney to one or more individuals with no oversight?

When it comes to a power of attorney it is not the title of the document that matters. It is the language the document contains. Words do matter....

How does an older person protect their assets, so if they go into a rest home their heirs will maintain the assets?

It appears that you are asking about Medicaid planning asset protection. This is a very complex and fact driven area of the law. What works for one...