With the Home Care industry already struggling to maintain proper staffing, and Medicaid restructuring their payment system a few years ago, the idea of getting 24-hour coverage by paying privately or through Medicaid has become cumbersome. As a result of…
When advising clients regarding Medicaid asset protection planning, it is common to recommend the transfer of their residence (and other properties they may own) to a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust (“MAPT”). After five years, the trust assets would not be…
In the simplest terms, a Grantor Trust is a trust that authorizes a grantor (the person who set up the trust) to retain certain powers with respect to the property transferred to the trust and the trust administration. These powers…
Recently, a client called me in a bit of a panic. She had just received the drafts of her Will and was shocked to see that it was thirty pages long! She didn’t understand why and told me all she…
John Smith, who has dementia, need nursing home care at $160,000 per year. His two children, Chris and Danielle, have no access to his bank checking account and his other assets because there is no Durable power of attorney in…
As Elder Law attorneys we are keenly aware of the many serious issues that impact the senior citizen population. We take great pride in being advocates for our senior clients and strive to educate our clients and the general population…
OK, you have done your Google search. You read about Community Medicaid but you don’t believe that your loved one qualifies because they have too much money in the bank, their income is too high, or both. In order to…
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits are incredibly important for many senior citizens and individuals with special needs. It can be devastating if there is a disruption in these benefits of any kind. In order to avoid disruption…
Due to strict Medicaid eligibility rules, you may be nervous about losing your home should you need to enter a nursing home and apply for Medicaid. Without guidance, many have the idea to transfer their home to their children. However,…
A living will is a document that sets forth your wishes concerning the extent of medical care you want to receive. It operates during your lifetime if you become unable to communicate your wishes at the time a healthcare decision…