Will I lose my Medicaid ?

As my colleagues have stated, it depends on the type of Medicaid benefits you are receiving. While his assets may disqualify you from SSI, you may...

What questions should be asked when social worker is on the stand? The GAL will be asking questions as well.

With all due respect, how can any attorney on AVVO be expected to answer your question? We know nothing of the facts surrounding the case. Do...

Mother is in Alzheimer's unit, we applied for Medicaid, and have been rejected. Are the children responsible for the expense.

Making application for Medicaid can be a confusing process involving very complex issues of law. You aren't having much luck trying to do it...

WOULD MY FATHER QUALIFY FOR KS MEDICAID IF HE NEEDS TO GO INTO A NURSING HOME?

Revocable trusts are used primarily for probate and estate tax avoidance. Under federal law a revocable trust is treated as an available asset....

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A elderly person is struck on the head and injured by grandson. Police took elderly woman to hospital.

It may well be that as mandatory reporters the hospital has already contacted the local adult protective services agency regarding the incident. If...

This is not a situation where you just want to start paying yourself for the care you provide. At least not if you want to stay out of trouble. As...

What kind of power of attorney do someone need to take control of his or her parents daily affairs?

Having suffered a stroke, being diagnosed with dementia, or just having a hard time concentrating does not necessarily render a person incompetent...

Elderly, ailing father in Texas victim of ongoing sweet heart scam. Will APS investigate without alerting him immediately?

Sounds like you have two options. Report the suspected abuse of your father to APS and allow them to do their job, or put up with the situation. If...

My father-in- law has a $20000 CD in his name and his daughters name. He is in a Nursing home and is entitled to Medicaid.

More information is needed than you have provided. It depends on other factors such as when the daughter's name was put on the CD. Medicaid doesn't...

My friend allowed her elderly & father to drive after her care. Is she liable for any accident knowing his condition?

The answer to you question doesn't depend upon the father being elderly. It is a matter of third-party liability in an automobile accident. I have...