Elder Law

Blog Posts

• Blog Post - Should Family Members Who Provide Alzheimer's Care Be Paid?

  Paying family caregivers is controversial and has pitfalls to beware of if you go this route.

Questions & Answers

• Question - Do my parents need to get divorced to qualify for Medicaid?

  This question has been answered by a Community Member

• Question - How can I get guardianship over my mother in order to add her to my health insurance?

  An adult guardianship may be a way to get health insurance coverage for a parent.

• Question - Can I be removed as the "responsible party" from a nursing home agreement?

  It may be illegal or unenforceable for a nursing home to require a family member to be the "responsible party" for a relative's nursing home bills.

• Question - How can I persuade my mother to sign a living will?

  Many people fear that signing an advance healthcare directive means giving up on living. It may take an objective source to convince them of the truth.

• Question - How do I pick an attorney and what should I expect to pay?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - How should my father balance estate planning, tax planning, and Medicaid planning?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - Where can I get free help with legal questions?

  There are several places to look for free legal help because of poor treatment at a VA hospital.

• Question - Can my mother help pay for her grandchildren's education and still qualify for Medicaid?

  Will a parent risk Medicaid benefits by helping with grandchildren's education? It's essential to consider whether Medicaid will be lost this way.

• Question - Who is responsible for paying for my mother's care?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - What do I need to know before I sign a nursing home contract?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert