As loved ones age, the need for care and assistance often increases. Determining the best care option can be a difficult and emotional process for families. Two common choices are assisted living facilities and in-home care. Both provide support and care, but they...
“Elder Law” is a shorthand abbreviation for many different practice areas involving helping individuals and families plan for the future, at all stages of life. And the short answer is: No, the services elder law attorneys provide are not just for the elderly. Part of...
Emergencies happen in my elder law practice when I’m called upon to act urgently in an unusual situation. Elder law is all about people and relationships. It’s all very personal. Emergencies of various kinds can make my job challenging, and often bring in sharp focus...
Sometimes people call me an “elder care” expert. I’m not. I am an elder law lawyer. I practice law. The legal strategies that I undertake to help my elderly and disabled clients may include for example: Estate planning: making sure my clients have legal plans and...
Medicaid is a program that helps tens of millions of Americans get medical treatment that they might not be able to afford otherwise. While Medicaid can certainly make your life easier if you qualify, there are certain steps you must follow which can be confusing...
The cost of long-term care can take away a lifetime’s worth of work and saving. Don’t make mistakes that can cost you everything. Start by understanding the basics and the strategic alternatives open to you. Paying for Long-Term Care: There are only three ways to pay...
Long-term nursing care is surprisingly expensive. Medicaid for long-term care is a state and federal program that will pay for long-term in-home care or nursing home care for those who qualify. In addition to the requirement of being a U.S. citizen and resident of...
The new administration has announced ambitious plans involving spending for infrastructure and other projects, and also new taxes to pay for these plans. The plans are contained in three proposed legislative packages: The American Families Plan, The American Rescue...
If you have several years to go before retirement, Medicaid might be the furthest thing from your mind. In fact, early Medicaid planning can give you more control over the process if you do eventually need long-term care. Review these reasons to think about Medicaid...
In this time of uncertainty and fear about the COVID 19 crisis, it’s more important than ever to take care of your personal and family estate and elder law planning needs. Especially now, to protect your family and your own...
