The American Dream is to own a home. The home is often the most valuable and significant possession people own in their lifetime. So when health begins to fail and the need for long-term care arises, we often get this…
Long-term nursing care has become notorious for its astronomical costs. There can be a monthly fee of up to $7,000.00 depending on location. Hundreds of thousands of people presently need that kind of care and the numbers are rising. Ten…
Medicaid is an important federal-state partnership program offering health care and long-term care to seniors and people with disabilities. Qualifications for Medicaid vary by state, with overarching federal guidelines. The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), a nonprofit organization focusing on national…
You may need to rethink your perception that Medicaid planning only entails meeting strict income and asset limits. You will also need to demonstrate you need the level of care typically provided in a nursing home setting. These health eligibility…
Your home is commonly your most valuable asset and a significant part of the American Dream. So when health begins to fail and the need for long-term care arises, we often get this fear-filled question from our clients: will they…
Mistakes can be made when it comes to inheritances and Medicaid. Those mistakes can be costly. When a person is drawing Medicaid benefits and inherits money or property, that inheritance jeopardizes the benefits. The inheritance must be handled carefully to…
It is the job of an elder law attorney to coordinate the financial, legal and health care decisions that their senior clients face. According to the US Census Bureau, more than 51 million Americans are currently aged 65 or older,…