Elder Law 101

The prospect of long-term care often brings with it many financial concerns. As we experience our declining health or that of an aging family member, we begin to realize that long-term care needs at home or in a facility could...

Medicaid 101

If you are about to turn 70,and have delayed claiming Social Security retirement benefits up till now, you are joining an elite group, but it’s important to know when and how to claim.

Elderlaw 101

Qualifying for Medicare hardly means free health care -- there are still premiums and deductibles. However, people who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid (called “dual eligibility”) receive help paying their out-of-pocket costs. ...

Medicaid 101

Netflix’s popular new movie, "I Care a Lot," may be far-fetched in a lot of ways, but it does highlight some real weaknesses in the guardianship system. Fortunately, steps can be taken to avoid the kind of nightmare the film portrays. ...

Elderlaw 101

Traditionally, Medicaid has paid for long-term care in a nursing home, but because most individuals would rather be cared for at home and home care is cheaper, all 50 states now have Medicaid programs that offer at least some home...

Medicaid 101

In a funny and scary segment, John Oliver recently highlighted problems with the guardianship system on his HBO show, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.

Elderlaw 101

A durable power of attorney is an extremely important estate planning tool, but many people delay completing this vital estate planning step until it’s too late and they no longer are legally capable of doing it.

Elderlaw 101

Saying that there has been "undue influence" is often used as a reason to contest a will or estate plan, but what does it mean?...

Elderlaw 101

One area that causes a lot of confusion regarding Medicaid is the lookback period. What exactly does it mean for applicants? Learning more about it helps to avoid asset transfer penalties when qualifying for benefits.

Medicaid 101