When you or your loved one needs to apply for Medicaid benefits, most people do not realize that they should have their Elder Law Attorney present. Having the assistance of your Elder Law Attorney allows you to have someone there to help you navigate the difficult forms, and create the right strategy to provide the [...]
Marrying in the golden years of your life can create complicated situations with your estate plan, long-term care, and insurance policies. It is important to be aware of these complications before you decide to marry someone in your later years. Estate Planning When you marry someone, your estate plans can change. Even if you want [...]
Nursing homes evictions seem like they should be rare, but in fact they are on the rise. It is tragic that nursing homes are kicking our loved ones to the curb, but unfortunately this is becoming more common. Some of these evictions may be wrongful or out of the control of the elderly residents. Evicted [...]
We plan out every major economic decision in our lives - a new house, a new car, a vacation - but what about our deaths? Planning out your estate is vital to the proper distribution of your livelihood; but planning out your funeral wishes can also be important. Preplanning helps your family avoid confusion and [...]
The Special Needs Trust Fairness Act is part of a new set of laws produced by Congress. This new Act provides adults with special needs the opportunity to establish a Special Needs Trust autonomously. In the past, those who wanted to establish one for themselves needed to go through a parent or grandparent. If they [...]
