Question In process of means test

[scubaman]

I am in the process of the means test and I never added the money that I use to take care of my elderly mother. I pay for her cell phone and food and sometimes clothing should I have added this to the forms or does this count? I did put the cell phone bill on the forms because mine and hers are together on my bill - the phone is in my name.
She is 74 and she needs to be able to reach me or someone if an emergency. I am still in midstream with the process and the paralegal is taking care of filing and I'm suppose to respond by 5/27 with some updates on all those forms for finances etc...so if anyone can help with the following I would deeply appreciate it.
1) means test funds for taking care of some of parents needs
2) if I stopped my employee ESPP (employe stock purchase plan) my check now is more
3) I have had a rent increace of $250 a month
Can I change these things in midstream since the first set of paperwork since I haven't filed yet?
I know this is long winded so,
Thanks everyone

[parsoc48]

Until you file you have control over the paperwork...just call the paralegal on Tues. and let her have the new figures.
Good luck!

[scubaman]

Sorry this is late but thanks for your note - I did exactly that I took all my stock info to my attorney so we will see, thanks again

[Help!]

Absolutely! The expenses you incur in caring for your mother are allowable. Here's the best resource I've found on the means test:

http://www.law.siu.edu/research/31springpdf/tab.pdf

[scubaman]

Thanks for the URL I printed out and will review. Again thank you!