What is the law with bank balances when someone gets medicaid benefits.

Here in California, income in the month of receipt is not considered an asset, and therefore would not create a problem. However, after the month...

POA Signed for Health Care.

The prior two answers give you alot of great advice on this issue. That being said, I might do a little pre-meeting research to see what if...

The prior two attorneys are correct. The terms of the trust will control. The debts may be able to be paid -- special needs trusts are designed...

How much money can a parent give a child in the last 5 years before applying for medicaid

This is a state specific question Gifts can be made, however, a penalty could be applied. You should discuss this matter with a local elder law...

Do we need a power of attorney? or several? what about a will & trust?

As the two prior attorneys have already stated you need a comprehensive estate plan. The documents you will need are: a durable power of attorney...

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I apply for food-stamps. can that affect me to get the green card

This is an immigration question not elder law.

Retagged as immigration question as it is not an elder law question. I would contact an immigration attorney to discuss your situation.

Can I get a Medical Power Of Attorney for my daughter?

Your daughter can execute a power of attorney now, assuming that she is mentally competent. She does not have to wait for a divorce. If she is not...

I need to set up a living trust

Is this a question? Call an estate planning or elder law attorney to discuss this with you.

Can the trusties take the money from my dads account and spend it if there is a trust

Your facts are a bit unclear. The fact that you are listed in the will may or may not be relevant. You indicate that your parents had a trust. The...