Many seniors and those with disabilities need Medicaid to cover home care costs, which allow them to remain in their own homes while receiving care. If the American Health Care Act becomes law, what impact will it have on seniors?…
Un testamento vital es un documento que establece sus deseos sobre el alcance de la atención médica que desea recibir. Funciona en vida si usted no puede comunicar sus deseos en el momento de tomar una decisión...
As elder law attorneys, we meet with clients and help them create a plan for their future; many of these plans include planning for long-term care.
We discuss options for long-term care—such as long-term care insurance, private pay, and Medicaid. For most seniors, obtaining Medicaid to pay for nursing home care or care at home is a must. Very few people can afford to pay privately for extended long-term care, which is not covered by Medicare.
However, when it comes time to submit a Medicaid application, many seniors and their families choose to either submit it on their own or enlist non-lawyers to help with the application—often because they are afraid of the legal fees.
A pooled trust allows disabled individuals who are under age 65 to become financially eligible for public assistance, e.g. Medicaid, SSI, etc. This type of trust provides flexibility—allowing individuals to preserve their assets and monthly income necessary to pay for…
When Kelly learned she was to receive this year’s Theresa Award, she experienced a wave of emotions. She was happy and honored, of course, but this was coupled with a sense that she was not a worthy recipient. She is…
Los abogados que defienden a las personas mayores y discapacitadas suelen citar un acontecimiento concreto o una relación personal como fuente de inspiración. El momento de inspiración de Amos llegó al principio de su carrera, cuando su suegra le dijo que iba a vender su casa. Al preguntarle por qué, respondió que se lo había dicho un hombre que intentaba venderle una renta vitalicia.
Amos investigó y descubrió que la renta vitalicia era totalmente inadecuada para una persona en su situación y que la venta de su casa era innecesaria. Afortunadamente, Amos intervino antes de que fuera demasiado tarde. Consiguió estructurar el patrimonio de su suegra de forma que tuviera suficiente para vivir cómodamente el resto de su vida. Incluso pudo pagar los estudios universitarios de su nieto, sobrino de Amos.
La ganadora de este año del Premio Espíritu de Teresa ha estado ahí desde el principio. En realidad, Judy Murdaugh-Jackson ha estado ahí desde antes del principio. Judy y Susan Russo se conocieron en Nueva York, incluso antes de que Susan se casara con Vincent Russo, y...
In Do I Need a MOLST Form?, we discussed who might need a MOLST form and in which situations. Below we’ll discuss how a MOLST form is executed. There are certain medical requirements that need to be met in order…
Érase una vez una niña llamada Teresa que iba en una silla de ruedas rosa. Tenía unos grandes ojos marrones, unas coletas fabulosas y la mejor sonrisa del mundo. Todos los días iba al colegio en un pequeño...
A MOLST (Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment) form is a medical order form that tells healthcare providers a patient’s medical orders for life-sustaining treatment. The form includes medical orders and patient preferences regarding resuscitation instructions when the patient has no…