Elder Law

July 11, 2023

Managing Your Loved One’s Legal Needs

It can be tough managing your loved one’s legal needs. Serving as a caregiver may require you to oversee their legal affairs. A past article on […]
June 8, 2023

Beware of Scams Targeting Seniors

Approximately 20 percent of Americans over the age of 65 have been victimized by some form of financial abuse, with the average loss per victim exceeding […]
May 11, 2023

Know Your Options: The Spectrum of Long-Term Care

You’ve no doubt heard about assisted living and nursing home care, but there are many other long-term care options available. An article by U.S. News & […]
March 31, 2023

Alzheimer’s Disease: Facts Versus Fiction, Continued

In November, we discussed some of the myths surrounding Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Let’s discuss a few more. 
You have to be old […]
February 27, 2023

The Truth About Using Medicaid to Pay for Nursing Home Care

Approximately 50% of all Americans who reside in nursing homes receive assistance from Medicaid to pay for their care. This is not surprising, given the extraordinarily […]
November 9, 2022

Alzheimer’s Disease: Facts Versus Fiction

The number of people living with Alzheimer’s disease in the United States is growing rapidly. So, too, are the number of myths surrounding the disease and […]
September 30, 2022

What is the Medicaid Look-Back Period?

Medicaid can pay for the long-term nursing home care of individuals who meet certain income and asset requirements. However, if the applicant’s assets and income exceed […]
May 26, 2022

Finding the Right Nursing Home: Don’t Rely Entirely on the Five-Star Quality Rating System

The Five-Star Quality Rating System was created in 2008 by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). It has become a popular tool for families […]
May 11, 2022

What is a Pour-Over Will and How is It Used?

A pour-over will is a type of last will and testament typically used in trust-based estate planning. Unlike a traditional will, which directs how your property […]