** Este artículo ha sido revisado de su versión original que fue publicada el 30 de abril de 2018. Bajo la ley actual, ciertas transferencias de activos por un solicitante o beneficiario de Medicaid no resultan en ninguna penalización por transferencia. Un activo de cualquier...
A popular question we often receive is, "If I apply for Medicaid is my home exempt?" A homestead is defined by Medicaid as the primary residence occupied by the applicant, the applicant's spouse, or the applicant's minor, disabled, or blind…
Si se pregunta por el futuro de la Seguridad Social, no es el único. Muchos de nosotros podemos suponer que la Seguridad Social acabará sufriendo carencias y dificultades, pero ¿cuál es el pronóstico real? El Gobierno federal sostiene que...
When implementing your Estate Plan, it is important to account for and address each asset that you own, even if it is in digital form. Cryptocurrency is encrypted digital currency, that does not exist as a physical record. Nevertheless, it…
A critical component to all estate plans is that an individual needs five must-have estate plan documents. The 5 must-have estate planning legal documents consist of: Durable Power of Attorney Health Care Proxy Living Will (Health Care Declaration) Authorization for…
What if I need long term care? What if I need an aide to assist me in my home? What if I need care in a nursing home one day? Perhaps you have thought about this at length, maybe it…
When planning for an individual with special needs, consideration must be given to the individual’s independence and quality of life. Special needs benefits can be in the form of assistance provided by government programs, such as Medicaid, SSI, SSDI, and…
Funding your Trust is critical to having a successful outcome to your estate plan. Goals of a Trust When an individual implements their estate plan, they usually have one or more goals they are looking to accomplish. For example, a…
The COVID-19 Pandemic has forced many of us to confront a scenario in which we are wondering what would happen if we suddenly became critically ill or, in some instances, unexpectedly and suddenly passed away. These scenarios may trigger a…
During this unprecedented time, we often find ourselves looking for ways to adapt and function to continue on with the tasks that still present themselves. In response to the continued need to have important legal documents notarized and witnessed, New…