Sally G Bergman's Answers (1328)

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Parent needing assisted living for medical care.Does not want state to take family home. Time frame to transfer so kids can keep

Sally's answer | Answered on June 03, 2016

Most states, other than California, will look for any transfers made in the five years prior to the time an application for Medicaid is made. You...

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Will medicaid come after my mom's house if she is on medicaid but not in a nursing home?

Sally's answer | Answered on June 02, 2016

In addition to the concerns you have already recognized, there is always a possibility that the State can take the home after your mother dies. ...

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How can I get sibling to provide and turnover my father's accounts?

Sally's answer | Answered on June 02, 2016

If you and your sibling cannot mutually agree between yourselves about what is best for your father, then you will likely need court supervision to...

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Can my ex's attorney copy his new girlfriend on custody matters?

Sally's answer | Answered on June 01, 2016

I assume the attorney copies the girlfriend because your ex-husband has requested him to do so. While rather distasteful to copy you as opposed to...

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Can Mainecare claim money from the sale of two homes we own?

Sally's answer | Answered on May 31, 2016

Receipt of those funds could jeopardize your governmental benefits. It would depend on more facts than what you have provided. You should consult...

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Will I need to be a California resident to receive Hospice care in California?

Sally's answer | Answered on May 31, 2016

That should not be a problem. I would recommend that you contact a non-profit hospice, as I believe they place your care and comfort over their...

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Which deed should I file to transfer title?

Sally's answer | Answered on May 30, 2016

I am sorry for the loss of your father. You should see an estate planning or elder law attorney in your area. While the Grant Deed is better, you...

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Is it legal, Will she have problem with medicaid?

Sally's answer | Answered on May 30, 2016

The receipt of those funds may jeopardize your wife's governmental benefits. She should immediately contact an elder law attorney as there may be...

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If my father lived at home when he passed can Tenn care take the home

Sally's answer | Answered on May 30, 2016

Most states have rights to recover the value of the benefits they paid against a home when the person dies. You should contact an Elder Law...

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That was my sister what can I do to stop him from wasting the money?

Sally's answer | Answered on May 30, 2016

While I agree with the answers the other attorneys have given you, if your father was disabled and receiving governmental benefits, receipt of the...

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