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Trusts for Long-Term Care Planning
According to LongTermCare.gov, almost 70% of people who are 65 years of age at this time will need long-term care at some point in their lives. Such care is expensive and could deplete a lifetime of savings in just a few years. People may be able to both pay for their...
Resources for Alabama Seniors During National Elder Law Month
Did you know May is National Elder Law Month? This month holds special importance to us as we support all Alabama seniors, their loved ones, and their caregivers. We know that you and your family may need extra help not only this month, but throughout the year. One of...
Will Medicaid Take my Home?
Will Medicaid Take My Home? Will Medicaid take my home or will Medicaid take my house are two of the most common questions I get when someone is entering the nursing home and trying to qualify for Medicaid. This is understandable since people's homes are obviously...
Can I Give My Assets Away to Qualify for Medicaid?
Giving Away Assets to Qualify for Medicaid Giving away assets to qualify for Medicaid is a strategy that many people use when they are concerned that they might be going into a nursing home because they think it will help them qualify for Medicaid more quickly....
Does Your Current Estate Plan Cover Your Long-Term Care Needs?
Long-term care, should you require it as you age, is a significant expense. Depending on where you live, the cost of a skilled nursing home can be well over $100,000 a year or more, and this is for a semi-private room. Medicare only pays under certain circumstances...
Do I Have to Wait 60 Months to Qualify for Medicaid?
Do I Have to Wait 60 Months to Qualify for Medicaid? One of the most frequent questions that I get as an elder law attorney when someone's trying to apply for Medicaid to get in a nursing home, is, "Do I have to wait 60 months to Qualify for Medicaid?" And the answer...
Will The Government Pay For My Nursing Home Expenses?
One of the most frequently asked questions I get as an Elder Law attorney is "Will the Government Pay for My Nursing Home Expenses?" There are government programs that will pay or help pay for long term nursing home care but Medicare is not one of them. Medicaid...
The Tips You Need On Protecting Those You Love Against the Coronavirus
We know that you and the Alabama seniors you love may have concerns right now. We also know that uncertain times can put all of us on edge. Often, even when we are inundated with information, the right knowledge from a trusted source can put our minds at ease. We can...
9 Tips for Seniors to Avoid “Lonely Heart” Scams
Even though February and Valentine’s Day is over, the threat against Alabama seniors continues to be on the rise. In fact, did you know that scammers and cyber criminals often target senior citizens when perpetrating financial crimes? Online senior scams have become...
How to Plan for Long-Term Care Situations
Frank and Delia were getting older, as most people do. Their life together had included raising three children and providing support for their parents before they passed away. Because of how much care their parents needed at the end of their lives, Frank and Delia...
Preparing for the Unexpected Emergency
Whoever said, “Life at you fast” wasn’t joking. Our lives can be changed in the blink of an eye by an accident or other unpleasant surprise. However odd it may seem, it is possible to prepare for an unexpected emergency. In some cases, that means have a good estate...
How Can I Plan to Protect my Loved Ones Through Legal Planning?
An estate plan protects your family. It is not just for rich people. Everyone should have an estate plan in place to protect themselves, their businesses, their spouses, as well as their minor children or disabled children. Your estate plan needs to be in place as...
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