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Four Reasons to Revise Your Estate Plan
The need for an estate plan is something that many Americans only recognized as important during the worst months of the Coronavirus pandemic. We generally dislike thinking about our eventual demise, but the mortality rates of COVID-19 prompted us to see matters in a...
What is a Trust…and Do I Need One?
Most people know that a will is an important piece of the estate planning puzzle, but there are many misconceptions about trusts. Most people believe that trusts are reserved for the very wealthy. While it’s true that not everyone needs a trust, it is hardly limited...
The Difference Between Wills and Trusts
Establishing an estate plan that clearly lays out your instructions for asset distribution is one of the greatest gifts you can give to the people you care about. Two of the most important ingredients to ensure your assets and loved ones are protected are wills and...
Medicaid Income Limits: Will Medicaid Take My Home?
Many people worry about what will happen if their spouse needs to go to the nursing home. Will Medicaid take the home where so many of their memories were made? What about their car? Investment accounts? Their life savings? While it’s true that Medicaid income and...
My Spouse Needs to go to the Nursing Home…Now What?
You’ve been married to your spouse for decades. Lately, you’ve noticed that they are losing the ability to look after themselves. You realize that they may soon need nursing home care. You know this requires a lot of planning. Are you prepared? When a spouse needs...
Probate Property: Which Assets Must Go to Probate Court?
You’ve probably heard horror stories about the nightmare that is probate court. Undoubtedly, friends and neighbors have had to undergo the probate process…and chances are, they don’t have many good things to say about it. Let us first say, probate isn’t quite as bad...
How to Care for Someone with Dementia: Guardianship/Conservatorship for Parents
As our parents and loved ones grow older, they become the target of scammers and con artists across the globe. This is especially scary if your parents have developed dementia, Alzheimer’s, or another form of mental incapacitation. Knowing how to care for someone with...
Ensuring Medicaid Eligibility Before Long-Term Nursing Care is Needed
If your spouse needs nursing home care, we hope that you’ve prepared by taking out a long-term care insurance policy or ensuring Medicaid eligibility well in advance of needing it. The question of how to pay for long-term care is generally the first issue that arises...
What Does Medicaid Cover…and What Does Medicaid NOT Cover?
Medicaid is a government-administered health insurance program that provides coverage to low-income Americans during all stages of life, from birth to age 65+. Given the massive breadth of this program, it should not come as a shock that it’s an incredibly complex...
Fixing a 5-Year Look-Back Penalty: Tips from an Elder Law Attorney
Medicaid is a wonderful government program that helps low-income seniors with limited assets to afford healthcare and long-term nursing care. Applicants must meet certain medical criteria, and there are strict financial eligibility requirements that must be met when...
Elder Law, Defined: Two Reasons You Need an Elder Law Attorney
As you may know, most lawyers have a specific field of focus when it comes to their law practice. One of these distinct areas is known as elder law. Elder law attorneys focus on the unique requirements of older clients, serving as advocates, and helping them navigate...
The Pros and Cons of Long-Term Care Insurance Explained
It might be hard to think about this now, but chances are—somewhere down the road—you may need help taking care of yourself. One question that arises from this situation is: how will you pay for it? One way to prepare for the potential cost of long-term nursing care...
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