If I told medicaid I had rented instead of owning the property , and was approved. With today's new health care changes If

Providing false information to obtain Medicaid benefits is a fraudulant act. Medicaid can take action to recover payments they wrongfully made...

Can a part of a military pension left to a disabled adult child be put in a special needs fund even if its monthly?

While it can't be done now, the Disabled Military Child Protection Act of 2013 is currently before Congress (H.R. 2249 and S. 1076) and if passed...

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If my name is put on the checking/savings acct of an elderly relative am I responsible for any debts they incur?

The cleanest way to accomplish their goal may be for them to executed a durable general power of attorney or a durable limited banking power of...

Can my family sue the hospice service that cared for my dad?

This really isn't an elder law question, but rather deals with medical malpractice and wrongful death issues. I have changed the parctice area to...

My Sister is the conservator of MOM and has a caregiver that blocks me from visits and calls and she lives with MOM can I do ?

This is a fact driven question that can't be answered on this forum. You need to consult with an elder law attorney in private where the attorney...

Can my mothers assets that were transferred to her name be transferred back to my father?

I had to separate my parents, too, after 63 years of marriage with my father in a VA long term care facility and my mother in assisted living....

Elder abuse and financial exploitation are serious charges. Unfortunately, the defense you will need to rely on, if she presses the matter, depends...

I was knowingly exposed to black mold at my place of work, do I have any legal recourse in this?

You should contact an attorney who does workers compensation claims and do it quickly. There are time limits in which to file.

What is a reasonable and customary price for a will and powers-of-attorney for a couple over 60?

When shopping around, keep in mind that one size or price does not fit all. The cost of preparing Wills and POAs depends upon many factors such as...

What should be priority an advanced directive or the wishes of the healthcare power of attorney?

The reason that people do advance directives is so that they can define "dignity" based upon their own values and control what healthcare decisions...