elder law
Medicaid’s Long-Term Care Spousal Impoverishment Rules
The prospect of long-term care often brings with it many financial concerns. As we experience our declining health or that of an aging family member, we begin to realize that long-term care needs at home or in a facility could be necessary. When looking into local senior home care services and skilled nursing facilities, […]
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Survey Highlights the High Costs of Long-Term Care
The prospect of long-term care often brings with it many financial concerns. As we experience our declining health or that of an aging family member, we begin to realize that long-term care needs at home or in a facility could be necessary. When looking into local senior home care services and skilled nursing facilities, […]
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The Top Legal Concerns for the Elderly
You may have to make difficult decisions while you still have the mental and physical capacity to deal with financial, legal and health care issues. Personal and health affairs management, estate planning and administration, and long-term care and how to pay for assisted living or nursing home care are needs that must be addressed by […]
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Protecting Vulnerable Elders
Elder law attorneys may specialize in estate planning, incapacity planning, and end-of-life care for seniors. They also help older adults remain in their homes as they age and protect them from abuse. These practitioners are essential because they work to protect a vulnerable population. To plan for their future and their care, seniors and their […]
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Protecting Assets of a Parent in Failing Health
When you’re contemplating your old age — or caring for someone who is elderly — you first have to focus on three key items: Taking care of oneself and one’s possessions. To whom do you wish to leave a particular possession? Ensure that you have a valid up-to-date will or trust documents, and a durable power […]
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Why Hire an Elder Law Attorney?
Many elder law attorneys specialize in estate planning, incapacity planning, and end-of-life care for seniors. These practitioners are essential because they work to protect a vulnerable population. To plan for their future and their care, seniors and their families should consider hiring an elder law attorney. Having a plan for your aging loved one’s care […]
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Preplanning for Nursing Home Care
What exactly is nursing home preplanning, and when do you need to start thinking about it? Ideally, nursing home preplanning happens about five years or more before you think you or a loved one will need long-term care. Many seniors are concerned about losing their home and other assets if they one day require nursing […]
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