Filial responsibility – Can I be responsible for my parent’s medical debt?

4 years ago

A filial responsibility law is one making relatives financially responsible for the care of another. Virtually every state requires parents…

Right to Die (or Live): Cases

4 years ago

“Right to Live” appeal dismissed as moot (N.J. Super.) ------------------------------------------ Rueben Betancourt underwent surgery to remove a malignant tumor from…

Probate Litigation

4 years ago

Probate heir has no property right in conservatorship estate (Ga.) ------------------------------- Opal Stewart was appointed as her father’s conservator. After…

Medicaid: Cases

4 years ago

Cooperative federalism is not license to re-write clear federal rules (Co. App.) Ruth Koehler sued the Department after it terminated…

Trusts: Cases

4 years ago

Trustee had discretion to assess defense costs to wayward son (Ga. App.) ------------------------------------ Howard McPherson established an irrevocable trust in…

NGA Webinar: Is it Alzheimer’s or Normal Aging (August 26, 2021)

4 years ago

The National Guardianship Association announced a date correction for the following event: Is it Alzheimer's or Normal Aging Thursday, August 26,…

Medicaid: Community Spouse Income Allowance

4 years ago

Hogberg v. State Dep’t of Soc. Servs., 2009 Conn. Super. LEXIS 50 (2009). Lynda Hogberg was admitted to a nursing…

Medicaid: Annuities

4 years ago

James v. Richman, 465 F. Supp. 2d 395 (M.D. Pa. 2006). Robert and Josephine James were married when Robert went…

Medicaid: Deficit Reduction Act of 2005

4 years ago

The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, Pub. L. No. 109-171 (Effective date February 8, 2006). The Deficit Reduction Act of…

Medicaid: General Principles Explained by the Courts

4 years ago

Harris v. McRae, 448 U.S. 297 (1980). The Medicaid program created by Title XIX is a cooperative endeavor in which…