Mom has $636/mo income, Dad has $1900. Dad arranged so Mom paid all bills. Dad now in nursing home. Can he start paying 1/2 bills now?

Asked by faw  |  Aug 30, 2010

Answer This Question

 
 
 
  •  Answers 1 to 1 of 1 
 
 

Carol Bradley Bursack, Aug 31, 2010

Over the span of two decades author, columnist and speaker Carol Bradley Bursack cared for a neighbor and six elderly family members. Because of this experience, Bradley Bursack created a portable support group, the book “Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories.” Her sites, www.mindingourelders.com and www.mindingoureldersblogs

 

16. Mom has $636/mo income, Dad has $1900. Dad arranged so Mom paid all bills. Dad now in nursing home. Can he start paying 1/2 bills now?
This is something that calls for an elder law attorney (you can find a lead to one at http://www.naela.org/) or through your state bar association. An estate attorney may be able to help. At any rate, I feel you need an attorney to figure out how to do this to stay within Medicaid rules. Good luck,
Carol

 
  •  Answers 1 to 1 of 1 

Answer this Question

Please stay on topic or ask a new question.

Find Senior Housing that fits you needs

Search location:
I am looking for:

Join the Discussion

Have a question? Just need to vent? Find answers and support from the real experts - other caregivers!