We have a irrevocable trust with right of survivorship, can we break it up.

Under certain circumstances it is possible to revoke an irrevocable trust, but you will need to go to court to do it. Since you are facing...

What is the best way to purchase my elderly parents home so they may remain in it but receive the cash from sale to live off?

Since the sale of the house would convert an exempt asset (the personal residence) into a countable resource (cash) which would impact their...

How do you get POA on someone in the late stages of Alzheimer's?

You would certainly benefit by sitting down with an elder law attorney who can explain to you how the system works. Instead of MediCARE, which only...

Can we set up an irrevocable burial trust for the son of a Medicaid and SSI recipient using her assests?

Not only can she set up an irrevocable pre-paid funeral plan, she should do it as no funds will likely be available for her funeral or burial if...

How do I help my husband get the nursing care he needs without losing all of our assets?

While you might have to drive into Stephenville or Fort Worth to meet with one, Attorney Tate Davis is correct in telling you that your best move...

Is there a way to stop sister/guardian from keeping mother in a facility when mother wants to come home?

As Attorney Shultz indicates, if you are not happy with your attorneys, by all means you should replace them with one with whom you are confident....

Guardianship in Wa or Ca?how difficult? The likelihood of it happening?. Adult protective services are involved in both states

If your father tries to avoid the issue by refusing to cooperate of respond in court, it shouldn't matter. Once they have good service on him the...

Wanting to update will. 65 yrs. old. Should I see a elder law layer or just a lawyer who make up wills?

A Will only takes effect when you die and either an estate planning or elder law attorney should be able to handle your concerns. Keep in mind,...

Powers of attorney do not cost much, but whatever the price, it is still cheaper than having to address the shortfalls of a form document in court....

My mother is in a nursing home on medicaid. Her home which is in a life estate is rented. I manage the property for her.

As my colleagues have indicated, this is a local, fact specific issue. Therefore, you need to talk to a local elder law attorney who does Medicaid...