Category: Elder Law
When is the right time to create an elder law estate plan? Even though you may not want to be troubled with serious issues such as death, disability, and long-term care, you are better off to start planning now before it’s too late. This was the advice in a recent article in the Times-Herald Record […]
If you are a veteran, a veteran’s surviving spouse or a veteran’s surviving dependent in need of additional income, the Non-Service Connection Pension offered through the Department of Veterans Affairs may be just for you. Are you a surviving spouse or a dependent of a veteran, or even a veteran yourself? If you could use some extra […]
This is government insurance for people who have very little money that covers, among other things, the cost of home care and nursing home care when a recipient can no longer care for himself. What is Medicaid? More than likely you have heard of Medicaid, considering it has been part of the national political debate […]
Michael Pirron called John Hancock to ask about the care options covered by his parents’ insurance.“Their answer was, essentially, ‘What policy?’” he said. The policies had lapsed eight months earlier, and it was too late to send in the past due amount and get them reinstated. Long-term care planning is prudent for unforeseen care expenses […]
For years, it has been an article of faith that Medicare would not pay for services such as skilled nursing or physical therapy unless that care improved a patient’s health status. How did this misunderstanding go on for so long? Learning all the ins and outs of Medicare benefits can leave beneficiaries and patients more […]
A life estate is a deed that entitles you to remain in your home for the rest of your life and allows your designated heirs to inherit it without the hassle of probate-court proceedings when you die. How can you avoid probate when it comes to the transfer of your home after death? Maybe you […]
Could you be legally liable for paying for your parents’ care? Filial support laws exist in 29 states as well as Puerto Rico, and have quietly existed on the books for a long time. Now, however, these laws are a very real and present concern for the adult children of elderly loved ones. Fortunately, Forbes […]
[Pacemakers] prolong lives, but “all those people will face decisions down the road,” Dr. Mueller said. “’Do I keep it going? Do I turn it off?’” Physicians have similar questions, including what kinds of patients confront these choices and who usually winds up making these decisions. Do you or a loved one live with a […]
To avoid a crisis in your family, be sure your parent has the following documents. Some of the most important end-of-life planning should include making sure your loved ones have the legal right to take care of you later in life. Accordingly, there are some essential legal documents you really must have in place to […]
The fear that the government could one day seize their homes is deterring some people from signing up [for Medicaid]. Medicaid comes with a lot of give and take. It is a safety net for those who need it, but it does come with its drawbacks. One drawback many are now discovering is “Medicaid Asset […]
