Case Law Library

This decision analyzes whether the agency acted arbitrarily or capriciously in determining that only $75/day of the assisted living facility cost was attributable to medical expenses, thereby denying Medicaid eligibility.

This decision analyzes whether IRA proceeds that are directed to sub-trusts created within a revocable trust are considered part of the decedent’s estate for purposes of determining an omitted spouse’s share.

This decision analyzes whether legal fees incurred during a decedent’s lifetime can be elevated in priority for estate payment based on equitable principles, even when they conflict with statutory claim priority under Michigan’s Estates and Protected Individuals Code.

This case analyzes whether the trial court erred in granting summary judgment by resolving credibility disputes between competing affidavits regarding the authenticity of a signature on a promissory note.

This decision analyzes whether a video recording can be admitted to probate as a valid will or writing intended as a will under Montana law.

This case analyzes whether property transfers made by Medicaid recipients to their grandchildren can be set aside under Idaho estate recovery statutes due to lack of adequate consideration.

This case analyzes whether a house can be considered a "home" for Medicaid eligibility purposes based on the applicant's subjective intent to return, despite not having lived there for several years prior to applying for benefits.

This decision analyzes whether a Medicaid applicant can refuse to provide additional information requested by the agency about a promissory note used in determining eligibility for benefits.

This decision analyzes whether real property held in an irrevocable trust can be included in a deceased individual's estate for Medicaid recovery purposes.

This decision analyzes the threshold that the “refusing to cooperate” element must meet in order for financial non-disclosure to be acceptable for a denial of benefits in a spousal refusal case.