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Estate Planning and the ER
Two patients arrived at the local hospital’s emergency room one night. Both had suffered strokes that left them unable to communicate. One family showed up with estate planning documents. The other did not. Is it ever possible to draw up estate plans in the ER?...
When There’s No Will: Alabama Intestacy Law
Sometimes people die without leaving a valid Will. This is referred to as being “intestate.” In fact, only about 40% of Americans have bothered to write the most important document they’ll ever write – their Last Will and Testament. However, just about every adult has...
Springing Power of Attorney vs. Durable Power of Attorney
A power of attorney is a powerful legal document. The principal, the person signing the document, names an agent to act on his or her behalf if necessary. There are different types of power of attorney forms with different purposes. Powers or attorney also cover...
Protecting Your Estate from Medicaid Recovery
Many people have never heard of Medicaid Estate Recovery. Medicaid recipients may not realize that benefits received for long-term care may have to be repaid. After certain recipients pass away, Medicaid may attempt to recovery some or all of the funds paid for their...
Medicaid Home and Community Based Waivers
Elderly people often want to remain in their homes as long as practical. But their caregivers and loved ones face some tough decisions. How can they keep Grandma Ruth safe while respecting her rights? Sometimes, Medicaid home and community-based waivers provide the...
Is a Special Needs Trust Right for You?
As the caregiver of someone with special needs, you’re called upon to make important decisions on a daily basis. Those decisions may be life-changing for you and for your loved one. Often, therapists, medical specialists, and other advisers help plan the best care for...
Applying for Emergency Medicaid
Max was going about his daily life when suddenly he got a call he’d been dreading. His Great Aunt Maude was critically ill, and Max soon learned that she would need 24/7 nursing care. She doesn’t have any insurance or savings accounts, and public benefits will have to...
I Want to Move Mom to Alabama. Will Her Medicaid Benefits Transfer?
A job transfer took Harriet from Michigan to Alabama. The move was stressful, as most moves are. However, Harriet’s relocation was more complex than most. As an only child, Harriet was the only source of reliable help for her mother, who lived in a nursing home in...
How to Tell If Your Parent Has the Right Life Care Plan
As parents grow older, we become more involved in their lives. But your involvement should go beyond picking up the groceries and mowing the lawn. It’s time to find out if your parent has the right life care plan. You say tomato, I say tom-ah-to. ‘Life care plan’ is...
Five Year Plan for Medicaid Eligibility
You may be wondering, “What are the chances I will ever need Medicaid.” Well, about 72 million people received Medicaid benefits in 2017, including younger disabled people, pregnant women, children, and older adults. About 52 percent of people currently age 65 will...
Recognizing the Signs of Elder Abuse – and What to Do About It
In today’s busy world, families often hire caregivers for their elderly and disabled loved ones. Many times, caregivers do a wonderful job. Still, it’s important for families to keep watch for signs things are not as they should be. It can be difficult to recognize...
Gray Divorce and Your Estate Plans
Divorce has been around for a long time. But “gray divorce,” a relatively new term, refers to divorce of an older (gray-haired) couple. As with any divorce, your life will change. And any major life changes mean that it’s time to review your estate plans. Gray divorce...
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