Senior Living

While reverse mortgages may look like no-lose propositions on the surface, they also have some significant downsides. ...

Elderlaw 101

Reverse mortgages make it possible for house-rich but cash-poor elders to use their home equity to pay for in-home care services while they remain in the home. They may use the money for anything they need.

Medicaid 101

While some residents may prefer nursing home care to living on their own, others would rather be independent. For residents who want to move out but need some assistance to live on their own, help may be available. ...

Medicaid 101

With many people unwilling to purchase long-term care insurance policies due to the cost, insurers are rolling out new products . . .

Medicaid 101

Many people continue to work beyond retirement age, either by choice or out of necessity. But if you are receiving Social Security benefits, you need to be aware of how working can affect your benefit payments.

Elderlaw 101

In 2002, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision allowing states to use what is known as the "income-first" rule. Because of this decision, depending on the state, a community spouse of a Medicaid recipient could quickly be thrown into poverty...

Medicaid 101

When you move into an assisted living complex, you expect to spend the rest of your days there. However, many assisted living residents suddenly find themselves facing eviction from their homes when their health deteriorates. ...

Elderlaw 101