Nursing home care, assisted living, in-home care, and adult foster care are covered by Medicaid if an individual meets the income and assets thresholds. As a result of these rules, many candidates give away their money and resources to qualify.…
The thought of dying or becoming seriously ill or injured is not on the minds of many young parents. As unlikely as such a serious event is when we are young, it is a possibility. This is why we pay…
Keeping your adult children in the dark about their inheritance can have costly consequences. Knowing how their inheritance situation will affect their financial planning can help them make better decisions. These are practical matters of allocating resources for things like…
Increasingly, senior consumers are focusing on wellness and affordable solutions to improve and maintain greater physical and mental health. For seniors to thrive and flourish in retirement, technology and reliance on community and home-centered care is a game changer for…
People are living longer than previous generations in the US and around the world, so many of us will need long-term care in the future. It’s estimated that seven out of ten Americans will need long-term care during their lives.…
SECURE (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act) introduced the first major changes to retirement legislation since 2006's Pension Protection Act. The impact of the SECURE Act on some retirees, near-retirees, and their future beneficiaries may significantly affect you,…
In some cases, disease, injury, or illness can prevent people from communicating their needs and wants. When this happens, they need someone they trust to advocate for them. You can prepare the proper legal documents in advance. Losing the Ability…
As you start to plan for your future, both in terms of financial affairs and health care needs, you may wonder what estate planning and elder law entail and how they differ. Estate planning and elder law also have some…
Your elder law attorney can help you make the most of your planning, whether you have an elderly loved one or are concerned about their future health and financial well-being. Elder law is a highly specialized area of law focusing…
While it is sobering to have open and honest discussions with family members about mortality, it is prudent to do so. No one relishes the thought of their demise, and yet with forethought, you can ensure that your estate plan…