Are funds in an IRA account looked at as assets when it comes to being eligible for Medicaid benefits?

The answer is yes, but the effect that the asset will have on his Medicaid benefit depends on the Medicaid program. If he is receiving long term...

Who is the funeral home obligated to if I have been named an Agent in the will of my parent who has remarried?

From your question, it sounds as if your dad may have named his sister as Personal Representative/Executor and you and your sister as agents under...

How do I ask the court to step in and be conservator toy dads estate?

California has a governmental agency, Adult Protective Services, whose mission is to protect elders from all forms of abuse. The definition of ...

How do I find out if papers sent to me our legal for me being a heir to my uncles estate

The papers may have an attorney or law firm listed in the footer. You could call them. Alternatively, you could go to the courthouse in the...

Can a guardian over my mother take the money setup for me in a trust and transfer upon death account

Generally, money in trusts is under the control of the Trustee rather than the Guardian. However, depending on the nature and language of the...

How do I relieve myself of being a medical power of attorney?

I would send a signed and witnessed statement to your aunt saying you resign as her Power of Attorney. Notarization may not be required in your...

Who is responsible for a bill of $13,357 from my mothers nursing home after she past on May 6, 2016?

I agree with the others that unless you signed papers to be responsible, your mother's estate will have to pay the debt. With you mother having...

As the previous responder noted, the Joint Tenancy "trumps" the will, but the joint tenant takes the home subject to the deed of trust which will...

How would one appeal the guardianship of an "incapacitated person"?

As your mother's child and Power of Attorney, you should have received notice when the Guardianship proceedings were commenced. Guardianship cases...

Is there any type of trust or asset protection we can establish to protect this money from Medicaid?

I agree with the first responder that there may be ways to preserve some of the money, but the Medicaid rules are highly complex and DSHS is...