Receiving long term care services means you’ll have to spend down all your money: FALSE - with the right planning, we can almost always save money for a long term care or disabled patient. Also, it’s never too late to try, even if you’re already on the doorstep or in...
Elder Law
Long-term care asset protection strategies
$12,859 PER MONTH! The average cost of nursing home care in PA last fiscal year was $12,869.59 per month, or almost $155,000 per year. If you have to go to a nursing home, would you rather lose it all, or keep some of your hard-earned savings? Would you rather end up...
Assisted living facilities versus in-home care
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...
Is “elder law” just for the elderly?
“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 and ethical issues in elder law practice
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...
When do you need to add an elder care consultant to your team?
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...
Why you may want to talk with a lawyer about how to prepare for Medicaid
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...
Long-Term Care Options, Benefits And Mistakes To Avoid
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...
Are you eligible for Medicaid benefits?
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...
How president Biden’s proposed plans will affect seniors
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...