Legal Question in Elder Law in New York

Nursing Home Dept

I was power of attorney for my dad who recently past away. He spent the last 2 and a half years in a nursing home and they have maintained that I owe them $17,000 to them for a 2 month delay in the medicaid application. They have hired a law firm and want me to pay the whole amount at once. I need to know if I have any recourse or can I make payments through an extended period of time because I dont have that kind of money. I do have a home that currently has a mortgage on it and I tried to borrow the money but have been turned down because my credit score is too low and have a bad dept to income ratio. Will they try to put a lean on the house or try to seize assets. Please help me. Thank you.


Asked on 8/13/07, 9:44 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Debra Palazzo Law Offices of Debra Palazzo, LLC

Re: Nursing Home Dept

My condolences on the loss of your Father.

I do not understand how you are legally responsible for your Father's debt? Did he transfer the house in question to you before he went into the home?

Please send me an email with more detail BEFORE you agree to pay anything. [email protected]

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Answered on 8/16/07, 9:07 pm
Mark S. Moroknek Kelly & Curtis, PLLC.

Re: Nursing Home Dept

You can work out a payment plan with them. Call them and discuss it; if you wait they will get a judgment.

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Answered on 8/13/07, 4:04 pm


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