What trust allows me to sell mom's house - use money for her welfare - lives with me (dementia) yet allow her Medicaid benefits?

You have described a situation that would lend itself well to being cured by doing some effective Medicaid planning, but one step that isn't likely...

Do I need an attorney for protection? Have I done anything wrong?

Frankly, I would be more concerned about someone reporting you, whether rightfully or wrongfully, to Adult Protective Services alleging you...

This is more of an elder law question than you might suspect. Therefore I changed the practice area to that field to get a wider response. An...

Inheritance received by Medicaid recipient after a period of initial legitimate Medicaid eligibility

Under federal law Medicaid would be entitled to recovery any over payments during the period in which your mother-in-law was ineligible due to...

My mom is now living with me. How can I protect her house from being taken if she one day she goes into assisted living?

You can locate the experienced elder law attorney you need by using the AVVO Find a Lawyer search tool or by going to the website of the National...

Paid Caregiver's in Washington State

The IRS has criteria they use in determining whether a person is an employee or an independent contractor. You haven't given us much to go on other...

If a person has A power of attorney can they take money to apply towards their own personal or children's personal needs.

Generally the agent can't use the POA to enrich themselves. It is self-dealing and a breach of their fiduciary duty, but as Attorney Friedman...

My mother has had some dementia now for 2 years. I have recently found out that a sister has been taking her to a bank for loans

You haven't indicated how advanced your mother's dementia has become. Just having been diagnosed with dementia is not sufficient in and of itself...

If I divorce my husband would it protect me from nursing home bills?

Medicaid is a very complex area of the law and you have a very specific situation. You would best be served by consulting with an experienced elder...

How I can I take legal action against someone repeatedly making false claims?

Eventually APS will get tired of her making false reports and may take action.