Is there anyway to transfer a financial POA from one person to another when the person who needs it has dementia

If the initial agent named in a POA refuse or is unable to serve, and there is no successor identified in the document, then the POA fails. If the...

Hi. My mother will soon be going to a nursing home. Is my step father responsible for her nursing home expenses after her money?

Yes there is something you should be doing. You should meet in person with an experienced elder law attorney who can formulate a Medicaid plan that...

Medicaid Estate Recovery under Obamacare

Your questions push the envelop of complexity that can be addressed on this website. Since your mother has many assets, you and she would be best...

Question about move out order and elderly dependent care.

I realize from your question and comments that you are going through a difficult time, but you should heed Larry's warning and not make matters any...

We need assistance in regards to my parents assets. They are elderly and we want to make sure their assets are well protected.

The look-back period during which any transfers for less than fair value must be reported for Medicaid purposes is 5 years from the date of...

If you apply for medicaid, can you decide not to take it?

They can't force you to talk Medicaid, but how are you going to pay for the care you need? One problem with having submitted an application is that...

How may I give ownership of my property to others before my death. have a very small estate, would need medicaid in final days.

I take it from your question that you have not discussed your specific situation with an elder law attorney to find out what your options might be....

Whether the situation you have described constitutes elder abuse depends on facts which have not been presented. The gifts that have been made...

Medicaid Estate Recovery under Obamacare

Don't confuse the ACA Medicaid eligibility rules with Medicaid estate recovery. The Medicaid expansion extends eligibility, but it doesn't abolish...

Spouse has high med bills & has illness which will continue to worsen; has no long term coverage; how avoid going broke paying

Your question reveals some confusion as to what programs are available and how to qualify for benefits while preserving as much of your resources...