There’s a significant possibility that you’ll need long-term care at some point in your life. The costs associated with this care can be astronomical, too, costing you tens, perhaps even over a hundred thousand dollars per year. This can quickly evaporate the...
Maybe you have heard the term Medicaid planning and wonder exactly what it means. If you are growing older, caring for a spouse needing long-term care, or starting to care for your aging parents, you may need to learn more about Medicaid planning. There is no strict...
If you have an elderly loved one, you’re probably worried about them and their future, especially if their health is declining. You might be concerned about how their financial affairs will be handled, how their medical decisions will be made and how they’ll get by in...
In the arena of elder law, accusations of undue influence can arise in legal disputes about wills, trusts, contracts and financial transactions. Undue influence emerges within a relationship where one person benefits after convincing or misleading a vulnerability...
As people are living longer with chronic health conditions, they may require care in an assisted living facility or in a skilled nursing facility. Long-term care is expensive, and Medicare will pay for skilled care for rehabilitation on a limited basis. Families are...