Getting to Know Medicaid
Millions of Americans receive comprehensive health coverage and financial assistance through Medicaid, a federal and state public health insurance program. The program helps low-income families, individuals, and people with disabilities receive adequate health care and provides nursing home or community long-term care services. As of August 2022, more than 90.5 million individuals were part of the Medicaid […]
Healthcare Directives and Their Importance
Disease, injury, or illness can cause some people to lose the ability to communicate their wants and needs. When this happens, they need someone they trust to advocate for them. You can prepare the proper legal documents in advance. Losing the Ability to Communicate Unfortunately, there are many ways people can lose their ability to […]
A Guide to Medicaid Gifting Penalties
In the US and around the world, the aging population is growing. People are living longer than previous generations, which means they will require more long-term care. It’s estimated that seven out of ten Americans will need long-term care during their lives. Long-term care can include care in your home, an assisted living facility, or […]
Medical Estate Planning Documents
Wills and trusts are usually associated with estate planning and passing assets to future generations. However, there is another part of estate planning that doesn’t get as much attention. It concerns advance health care planning. Have you thought about what type of medical care and treatments you want, or don’t want, if you become incapacitated […]
Estate Planning for Seniors
Even though nearly half of Americans age 55 or older acknowledge that estate planning is important, few have wills, powers of attorney, or health care directives. These documents help guide your representatives to provide the end-of-life wishes you seek. Estate planning also reduces the family burden and stress caused by conflict among family members after […]
Estate Planning and Elder Law
Although elder law and estate planning are often used interchangeably, there are significant differences between them. To prepare for successful aging and preserve a family legacy, it is important to learn and apply strategies from both types of law practice. Estate planning lets families: Name guardians for minor children Manage and protect valuable assets Distribute […]
Who Are Elder Law Attorneys and What Do They Do?
Older and disabled individuals are affected by a wide range of elder law issues. Lawyers who practice elder law assist seniors and loved ones in living better lives by advocating for them and creating legal plans for them. Elder law may include planning for retirement, Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, long-term care planning, estate planning, guardianships, and […]
The Services of Elder Law Attorneys Benefit Seniors and Their Families
As a legal advocate for aging adults and their loved ones, an elder law attorney or certified elder law attorney specializes in elder law. Generally, elder law involves a wide variety of issues relating to the elderly or disabled. Under the umbrella of elder law, you will find topics such as guardianship, retirement, health care […]
RESOLUTION: Get That Estate Plan Done!
The first new year’s resolution you need to keep is to visit your friendly elder-law attorney, who can guide you through the estate planning process. Unfortunately, we are still at the mercy of this pandemic. It is extremely important to have your papers prepared in advance in case you become ill to the point where […]
Considering Your Parent’s Financial Future
Waiting to discuss finances with your aging parent, who may be in cognitive decline, is a mistake, according to financial experts. Gathering all the information necessary for a thorough financial assessment of their aging needs will take time. When your parents are young and still working, it is the best time to begin asking these […]