Mankato Elder Law Attorney

Holding Hands with Elderly Patient

Robert Chesley

  • Medical Assistance Planning
  • Nursing Home Planning
  • Guardianships/Conservatorships
  • Probate

With proper planning, there are ways to protect your family’s assets if you end up having to go into a nursing home or assisted living. If you have a relative who can no longer care for himself/herself, either personally or in his/her financial matters, we can help you take legal steps to deal with those concerns. We know how to assist you if you are a personal representative on an estate. We will work with you to get you or your family member qualified for government programs such as Medical Assistance, Elderly Waiver and Alternative Care.

Questions & Answers

Q: I’ve been taking care of my mother in her home for the past 20 years. How do we go about having my name added to the deed (the home is paid for)?

A: Adding a person’s name to real property can be done by recording a deed with the County where the property is located. However, when this type of situation involves someone who is elderly or has medical problems, there are many things to consider; especially if the person ends up in a nursing home or on medical assistance.

Contact our office to learn how to protect your assets, help a family member or duties of a personal representative.