Will a special needs trust protect my parents' assets?

Larry is absolutely correct. Words matter, especially in the area of supplemental needs trusts where the issue could come down to whether your...

Helping parents with dementia who are selling house but refuse Durable Power of Attorney for sale of home.

Your parents have to be competent to give you their power of attorney. Your post stresses that they may lack that level of capacity. That my leave...

Generally that is true, but be aware that there is a difference between not being able to keep her safe any longer and not wanting to be bothered....

The susceptibility of vulnerable seniors to the approaches unscrupulous "new friends" is a common concern. Often the vulnerable adult is flattered...

What happens to a home of a ward who applies for Medicaid while in nursing home care when her monetary assets are depleted

A personal residence is an exempt asset for Medicaid provided the individual has an intent to return home. I do not practice in Georgia, but can...

How to get either Power of Atty for medical purposes for my husband or gain guardianship of said husband?

yours is not a simple fact situation. You have a lot going on. I can tell you from experience that while you may want to care for your husband and...

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I have Power of attorney over my parents 1993 Living Trust. Is there an expiration date on the Power of Attorney?

Unless the POA has a termination date and assuming it is durable, as Joe Pippen says, it is probably just stale. We run across this problem all...

What are my rights as a caregiver for in home person that is accused of stealing $ 140.00 in WA state?

Like Tate, I too have read all the responses and comments and would only comment that while you say that you can't afford to hire an attorney, I...

Medicaid Exemption / Nursing Home / Residence

In your comment to Attorney Friedman, one of the most respected and knowledgeable elder law attorneys in the country, you say that you already have...

What qualifies as your home?

Generally, ones residence is determined by intent. If the son left his parent's home intending to establish the apartment as his new permanent...