I have been charged for property damage I pled guilty and paid the fine

Yes, the DA can charge you, and most likely will if he feels the evidence shows that you tried to intimidate a witness (a much more serious offense...

My mother is 90, has moderate alzheimers, and she requires 24 hr care. She has about 20,000 in savings & receives $900 SS.

To answer your question an elder law attorney would need much more information than you have provided. There are many different assistance programs...

This is a very fact driven question, but as my colleagues have said, if the account was JTWROS, it doesn't go through probate. The question then...

Can they put a "divestment" penalty on my mom for this?

You are going to want to talk to an experienced Michigan elder law attorney, but be prepared for them to tell you that the caseworker is right....

Can I purchase a property with my 80 year old mother and not affect her Medicare and SSI?

Yes you can, but it would be easy for this to turn into a trainwreck if it wasn't done correctly. Invest a little money in hiring an experienced...

My mother was diagnosed by her doctor as being incompetent due to dementia, agitability,and confusion. Can she sign legal papers

I have to disagree with my colleagues. A diagnosis of dementia does not necessarily mean a person is legally incompetent. That is a legal matter...

What is the capitation rate for Colorado Medicaid ? (The one of the fees that is charged to my estate after I die.)

It isn't a transparency issue. Medicaid is going to seek recovery for what it paid out in providing you care if you were age 55 or over or in an...

Can physician release my letter alleging elder abuse to the victim or abuser without my release?

May be poor form, but you haven't stated under what relationship the doctor owes a duty to you. He may, however, owe a duty to your father, his...

Does my Medicaid coverage I was awarded in a nursing home continue after I leave.

There is much more to your question than can be answered on AVVO. Use the Find a Lawyer search tool to locate an elder law attorney in your area...

What will happen to my elderly parent's home should they need nursing home care? I live with them in their home.

There are usually multiple approaches to saving the house. Which one applies depends on facts not disclosed in your posting. You need to consult...