Are homes protected if in living trust??

Unfortunately, a living revocable trust neither protects the assets it holds from potential creditors nor from nursing home expenses. Other tools...

Can I be held responsible for my mothers nursing home bill?

Obviously any assets your Mother has, even though exempt from Medicaid is liable on the debt. You are only liable if you signed a document...

Should I or can I request a copy of her Trust.

Although as an interested person you have some rights under the probate code to have the court check on your Brother's actions as Trustee and under...

Paying bills on others behalf during Medicaid Lookback.

Ouch -- without a written care contract these payments will be considered uncompensated transfers. Without a fair market priced interfamily care...

What are the rights of adult children that want to care for their mother?

There are a couple of approaches available to you. As your mother's child you have a high priority to serve as her Conservator. In your sort of...

It is not too late to protect the home. As you know the home is an exempt asset under current California law -- but is subject to a lien for money...

Husband in nursing home for 10 years. Bank account about depleted. Don't suggest Medicaid; I've tried. It's a joke! Any ideas?

Your experience is not uncommon -- the paperwork and rules for medicaid are daunting. The art of a good Elder law attorney is to transform your...

Responiblity for nursing home costs?

Ordinarily No --- unless you owe an enforceable debt to your mother. In most States a husband and wife are obligated to provide support for each...

My mom is in a nursing home, I am the executor to her will. Her home is going to my brother but in the meantime her home is sit

You mentioned that your mom is in a nursing home, but you didn't mention her mental state. You also didn't mention where the money to pay the...

My grandparents are in their 70s and my aunt is milking them for all their worth what can i do?

The infrastructure to protect seniors varies state to state. Here in California my first call would be to 'Adult Protective Services'. The...