Due to the destruction of Hurricane Sandy, we are receiving many inquiries regarding FEMA claims involving houses that are held in a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust. This type of Trust is used to protect the house while accessing Medicaid to…
Ever think to yourself, “When did the music I love become classic?” You’re not alone. Chances are your parents felt the same about the Big Bands, Swing and 1950s Rock N Roll! Here’s the point - we all age, even…
I saw a bumper sticker that read, “Be Nice to Your Kids…They’ll Choose Your Nursing Home.” Being a parent myself, I laughed to myself for a moment and then I realized this is probably the case for most of us…
What is life...? Life is what happens to you while you are busy making other plans ~ John Lennon We just keep planning for tomorrow just like our parents, but it’s what we need to do today that is escaping…
As a dad and a newly-crowned grandfather, I can honestly say that every parent wants to love and treat all their children the same, but as an experienced attorney, I know that when it comes to estate planning, not every…
Imagine this: You’re retired, your only significant asset is your home, you’re very close to your child or children, and you don’t want the cost of creating an estate plan. You think to yourself, what’s the harm of simply putting…
They eat, sleep and exercise with us. They are there to celebrate our accomplishments and right by our side to provide comfort and reassurance in our times of need. They are family! You plan for yourself, your spouse, children and…
I recently received the following question from a long term care insurance agent: I have a client that was told by his attorney that the assets in his IRA and 403(b) accounts, about $500k, are protected and not accessible to…
The United States Supreme Court recently upheld the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010, in a 5-4 vote, including the controversial mandate that requires individuals to purchase health insurance beginning in 2014. In its ruling, the court…
There are no words to describe the horror my wife experienced yesterday with our beautiful harrier - John Winston. She was in our home office when John walked by the paper shredder under our desk, and his long brown ear…