DJC Frequently Asked Questions http://djclawsc.com en-us <![CDATA[What is the difference between a guardianship and conservatorship?]]> http://djclawsc.com/faqs.php?id=79 http://djclawsc.com/faqs.php?id=79 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:26:07 -0500 <![CDATA[When must the Will be filed with the Probate Court?]]> http://djclawsc.com/faqs.php?id=77 http://djclawsc.com/faqs.php?id=77 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:25:09 -0500 <![CDATA[How long does it take to go through Probate?]]> http://djclawsc.com/faqs.php?id=72 http://djclawsc.com/faqs.php?id=72 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:24:52 -0500 <![CDATA[Will my house have to be Probated if it is titled in the name of my spouse and me?]]> http://djclawsc.com/faqs.php?id=69 http://djclawsc.com/faqs.php?id=69 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:24:11 -0500 <![CDATA[When is Probate necessary?]]> http://djclawsc.com/faqs.php?id=68 http://djclawsc.com/faqs.php?id=68 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:23:54 -0500 <![CDATA[If I give away assets to become eligible for “Aid and Attendance” benefits, will Medicaid penalize me for the transfer?]]> http://djclawsc.com/faqs.php?id=62 http://djclawsc.com/faqs.php?id=62 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:23:15 -0500 <![CDATA[Can a veteran or his/her widowed spouse pay a family member as a caregiver to increase the amount of “Aid and Attendance” benefits that can be paid?]]> http://djclawsc.com/faqs.php?id=60 http://djclawsc.com/faqs.php?id=60 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:22:47 -0500 <![CDATA[Can a person receive Social Security disability and Medicaid benefits?]]> http://djclawsc.com/faqs.php?id=64 http://djclawsc.com/faqs.php?id=64 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:20:32 -0500 <![CDATA[Can the Special Needs Trust own a house?]]> http://djclawsc.com/faqs.php?id=49 http://djclawsc.com/faqs.php?id=49 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:19:20 -0500 <![CDATA[What is the most important factor to be considered in determining whether a Special Needs Trust is necessary? ]]> http://djclawsc.com/faqs.php?id=40 http://djclawsc.com/faqs.php?id=40 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:16:20 -0500 <![CDATA[Does a residence count as an asset against the resource limit if the equity in the residence is more than $500,000?]]> http://djclawsc.com/faqs.php?id=34 http://djclawsc.com/faqs.php?id=34 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:13:46 -0500 <![CDATA[Can a person qualify for Medicaid benefits for nursing home care even if his or her income is more than the income limit (currently $2,022 per month)?]]> http://djclawsc.com/faqs.php?id=32 http://djclawsc.com/faqs.php?id=32 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:13:13 -0500 <![CDATA[When should I start planning for Medicaid?]]> http://djclawsc.com/faqs.php?id=30 http://djclawsc.com/faqs.php?id=30 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:11:40 -0500 <![CDATA[How can I tell if I’m eligible to receive Medicaid?]]> http://djclawsc.com/faqs.php?id=27 http://djclawsc.com/faqs.php?id=27 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:09:58 -0500 <![CDATA[What is Medicaid Planning?]]> http://djclawsc.com/faqs.php?id=25 http://djclawsc.com/faqs.php?id=25 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:08:45 -0500