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Estate Recovery and Homestead

Question:  My mother, who is widowed, is receiving Community Based Medicaid services.  She currently owns a home in her own name; she has been hesitant to transfer it out of her name.  I am concerned about Medicaid having a claim against the house after her death, am I right to be concerned? Answer:  Yes.  Individuals…

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Power of Attorney

  Question: My aunt has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. She is in the early stages, can she sign a power of attorney? Who determines if she has capacity? Answer: This is an excellent question and one that comes up often in the practice of Elder Law. The fact that your aunt has a diagnosis…

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