WHAT HAPPENS WHEN SOMEONE DIES WITHOUT A WILL? A Will gives Seniors Peace of Mind If your older adult wants to be sure that their assets and property will be given to certain people or organizations after they pass away,…
Medicaid “Crisis" Planning Medicaid "Crisis” Planning is defined as when an individual is already in a skilled nursing facility or will be entering within a short time-period and needs to qualify for Medicaid benefits immediately. This event may also involve…
Pros and Cons of Long-Term Care Insurance BY DANA ANSPACH REVIEWED BY THOMAS J. CATALANO Updated May 27, 2021 Pros and Cons of Long-Term Care Insurance. Is long-term care insurance a wise purchase? Here are five questions you can ask…
Power of Attorney What Are My Rights As a Power of Attorney. An important part of lifetime planning is the power of attorney. A power of attorney is accepted in all states, but the rules and requirements differ from state…
IRS’ “Dirty Dozen” By Jill Roamer, J.D., CIPP/US Elder Law Each year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) puts out their “dirty dozen” list. This is a list of scams that are prevalent that the IRS wants everyone to watch out for.…
Legal Planning for Incapacity How can I plan for incapacity? As you face aging and the need to make plans for your future, you face having to make legal decisions about many aspects of your lives. These legal decisions not…
Understand Medicaid’s Look-Back Period; Penalties, Exceptions & State Variances Last updated: January 07, 2021 Medicaid’s Look-Back Period Explained When a senior is applying for long-term care Medicaid, whether that is for services in one’s home, an assisted living residence, or…
5 SMART TIPS FOR HIRING AN ELDER LAW ATTORNEY An elder law attorney helps seniors and families Having the essential legal documents in place gives you the necessary legal rights to provide the best care for your older adult, now and at…
How to Get Guardianship of an Elderly Parent Marlo Sollitto | Updated June 21, 2021 When an older adult loses the ability to think clearly, it also affects their ability to make informed and meaningful decisions. This may occur due to the onset…
The Aging of America: Will the Baby Boom Be Ready for Retirement? This article is part of a broader study of saving funded by the National Institute on Aging and TIAA-CREF. The baby boom generation—the roughly 76 million people born…