Elderly Mother in nursing home but still owns her condo...someone wishes to buy it?
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Answered on October 31, 2013
Don't let the fear of it costing you money keep you from getting the personal advice you need regarding your mother. Paying an elder law attorney...
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I have a question re Medicaid eligibility and need Elder Law and/or Divorce advice in order to protect our modest assets.
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Answered on October 31, 2013
Under federal law the well or "community spouse" is allowed a portion of the "institutionalized spouse's" income to bring the community spouse's...
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My husband had a stroke and his daughter and sister had him sign a power of attorney. How can he revoke this doc,
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Answered on October 30, 2013
If the daughter is spending money on herself, rather than your husband, then you may want to report the matter to Adult Protective Services.
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My Mom lives with me and wants to die at home,do I have legal responsibility to seek medical attention when death is eminent ?
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Answered on October 30, 2013
When you contact your mother's doctor as suggested by Attorney McMahon, ask them about preparing a POLST (Physician Ordered Life Sustaining...
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When parents are incompetent , can there be more than one guardian. My S.Brother has Alzheimer's. Can my sister be on too.
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Answered on October 30, 2013
A diagnosis of Alzheimer's or dementia in and of itself does not render one incompetent and in need of a guardianship. It is a matter of degree. It...
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If I have Durable Power of Attorney for my girlfriend ... can I sign a Health Care Power of Attorney for her?
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Answered on October 28, 2013
You're not going to get out of this situation without visiting an estate planning or elder law attorney who can review the documents. It would be...
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If a caregiver has influenced an older person to make withdrawals from a reverse mortgage, can the money be returned?
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Answered on October 28, 2013
Attorney Lewis has provided you with a good answer. It may be difficult to get the money returned if it has been spent, but you should try. I would...
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MY mOTHER IS IN THE HOSPITAL, and being referred to a nursing facility. Do you mean we ( her children ) cannot take her small
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Answered on October 28, 2013
Yes, generally your mother would be denied Medicaid benefits if the children take her savings anytime within the five year period immediately...
How do I calculate "fair share" of monthly household expenses for adult child that lives in our home(parents) with no mortgage?
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Answered on October 28, 2013
As Attorney Sinclair has stated, there is no specific formula to calculate a "fair share." What we do is add up all the household expenses,...
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Pa and Nj nursing home 5 year lookback. Wife & I both received $10,000 from her cousin in feb 09. Can nursing take money back?
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Answered on October 28, 2013
There will most likely be a penalty imposed equal to the value of the gift/transfer divided by the average cost of a nursing home. During that...
