How Does Elder Law Protect Seniors from Exploitative Guardians?

Changes could be coming to Florida’s system for overseeing the guardians of elderly who are no longer able to care for themselves, including beefing up monitoring and increasing penalties for those with valid complaints against them.

Must I Liquidate My IRA Before I Can Apply for Medicaid?

October 14, 2019
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Elder Law, Estate Planning, Long-Term Care Planning

Can a nursing home make a person who is in the home liquidate money in an IRA and spend it down to pay for care, before they can apply for Medicaid?

What Types of Long-Term Care is Available for Veterans?

If you served the United States of America as a member of the armed services, you may be entitled to certain benefits that could make some aspects of getting older a little easier.

Elder Law Attorney Can Help Plan for Long-Term Care Costs

August 20, 2019
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Elder Law, Estate Planning, Long-Term Care Planning

A one-bedroom apartment in an assisted-living facility will cost you $194 per day–or about $71,000 per year. A home health aide will set you back $25 per hour, or $1,000 for a 40-hour week. Not scared yet?

Elder Law Estate Planning for the Future

August 15, 2019
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Asset Protection, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Long-Term Care Planning, Probate and Estate/Trust Administration

You make things easier for the children, by planning for the possibility of a nursing home stay because you take the burden off the children to make crisis decisions for your long-term care costs.

How Much Will Long-Term Care Cost?

August 12, 2019
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Elder Law, Estate Planning, Long-Term Care Planning

Many people are frightened of long-term care costs—for good reason.

How Much Money Should I Put into a Special Needs Trust for my Child?

July 30, 2019
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Elder Law, Estate Planning, Special Needs Planning

Anyone with a child with special needs understands the need to prepare for the future. A trust is always a good place to start, and figuring out a savings goal for that trust is a key part to your planning.

June 25, 2019
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Elder Law, Estate Planning, Long-Term Care Planning

Remember that the role of an elder law attorney is to be a client-centered advocate, which is a different assignment than being a taxpayer watchdog.

Elder Law

How Does Elder Law Protect Seniors from Exploitative Guardians?

Must I Liquidate My IRA Before I Can Apply for Medicaid?

What Types of Long-Term Care is Available for Veterans?

Elder Law Attorney Can Help Plan for Long-Term Care Costs

Elder Law Estate Planning for the Future

How Much Will Long-Term Care Cost?

Programs That Can Pay for Some Caregiver Services

Thinking about Aging? Will You Need Long Term Care with Medicaid?

Long-Term Care Costs and Your Estate Plan