My husband has no assets in his name; everything is in my name. His only income is Social Security. He has long-term care insurance that will last approximately six years. Would he be eligible for Medicaid at that point? (And are my assets protected?)
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My sister filed for guardianship over our parents. However, they live with me, and I am the one that takes care of them. How can I make sure I have a voice in any choices she makes on their behalf?
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My husband and I recently became caregivers of my father-in-law. I resigned from my job to be my father-in-law's full-time caregiver. What are the steps I need to take in order for me to receive some form of compensation/payment for being his full-time caregiver?
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My husband and I have a primary residence in a city in Arizona. My son bought a home in another town in Arizona, and we are named on his deed as co-owners. The bank required it because of his credit. We paid off his loan, and now he pays us monthly payments. He wants to sell his home in approximately 11 years. Do we ha...
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I am a co-signer on my niece's mortgage. Can this affect my eligibility for Medicaid in the future?
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I am 90 years old and in pretty good health. If I give each of my seven grandchildren a gift of $10,000, will they be held liable for that amount if I need to enter a nursing home?
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My sister-in- law has been in the hospital for almost five weeks. The last couple of weeks, she's been making irrational financial decisions: promising breast reduction surgery to family members and even one of the nurse's nieces, as well as promising to pay off mortgages, giving cars away, etc. Aside from this, she is...
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Would an individual be Medicaid eligible in the following scenario? They entered a nursing home on February 16, 2024, at which time assets were below $1,000 and they applied for Medicaid through the facility. Veterans Aid and Attendance was applied for a year ago and was finally approved April 1, 2024, at which time a...
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My brother, sister, and I are guardians of our dad. My sister asked her two daughters to move into dad's house to care for him. He was in his home less than two weeks and went back to the nursing home because my two nieces couldn't care for him. My nieces will not leave my dad's house. Can my brother and I legally evic...
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Does a court-appointed legal guardian over an adult with mental illness have any say regarding the medications their ward is being treated with in a court-ordered hospitalization in a state hospital?
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