ELDER LAW; ESTATES; LAND; OIL & GAS; WILLS & TRUSTS Q: How do I arrange for assistance in my home regarding basic task/help/care without jeopardizing my Social Security nor other government benefits going forward...but allow me freedom to do what I wish with family and friends? A: A signed and witnessed "Family Care Agreement" with a monthly agreed payment to "Caregiver", i.e., (daughter/son/niece/nephew) for basic in- home services, i.e., needed help in my home and to me personally, with specific tasks/duties to be performed at an agreed price and...won't interfere with other government benefits. ROGER J. GAYDOS ATTORNEY 724.745.4030 407 Oak Spring Road Canonsburg, PA 15317 ELDER LAW ; ESTATES ; LAND ; OIL & GAS ; WILLS & TRUSTS Q : How do I arrange for assistance in my home regarding basic task / help / care without jeopardizing my Social Security nor other government benefits going forward ... but allow me freedom to do what I wish with family and friends ? A : A signed and witnessed " Family Care Agreement " with a monthly agreed payment to " Caregiver " , i.e. , ( daughter / son / niece / nephew ) for basic in home services , i.e. , needed help in my home and to me personally , with specific tasks / duties to be performed at an agreed price and ... won't interfere with other government benefits . ROGER J. GAYDOS ATTORNEY 724.745.4030 407 Oak Spring Road Canonsburg , PA 15317