Elder Law

Caregiver child exception to penalty on transfer of the home

The general rule under 42 U.S. Code ยง 1396p(c)(1) is that any transfer for less than fair market value results…

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Researching Health Care Providers and Filing Complaints Against Them (Links)

The following links can be used to research health care providers and, if necessary, to file a complaint with State…

3 years ago

News Roundup – June 12, 2021

Frontline posted a new podcast regarding a race-related murder in Chicago in 1955. That murder resulted in a bill named…

3 years ago

Elder Law Teaching Position At University of Alabama

The University of Alabama School of Law Director, Elder Law Clinic The University of Alabama School of Law seeks applicants…

3 years ago

NADRC Webinar: Elder Abuse in People Living with Dementia: Considerations for Prevention, Detection and Intervention, June 23, 2021

Elder mistreatment is common in our society, particularly among older adults with cognitive impairment and dementia. Using practical clinical and…

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Medicaid Trusts: Cases

Trust corpus found to be countable ( R.I. Super.) ------------------------------------- Jeanne M. Biagetti established a revocable trust in 1998. According…

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Medicare Secondary Payer: Cases

CMS has no obligation to accept an MSP liability allocation without an adjudication on the merits (W.D. Kentucky) In this…

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Tax Cases

Transfer of Partnership Interest Was Not Immediate Gift (TC) ------------------------------------------ The tax court was faced with whether gifts petitioners made…

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Guardianships and Conservatorships: Cases

Clear and convincing evidence supported establishment of conservatorship (TN App) ------------------------------------------ Petitioners petitioned for the appointment of a conservator for…

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

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

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