How Much Will Long-Term Care Cost?
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?
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.
Programs That Can Pay for Some Caregiver Services
The government realized it can be far less expensive to provide services that allow a person to continue living at home, rather than pay for residence in a nursing home.
Thinking about Aging? Will You Need Long Term Care with Medicaid?
On average, men need help for 2.2 years, while women need help for 3.7 years.
Long-Term Care Costs and Your Estate Plan
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.
Should I Get a Divorce to Protect My Spouse from Medical Debt in Probate
If you have a medical issue that will certainly lead to death and significant costs, is it wise to legally divorce ahead of your death, so that the person dying owns very little beyond their health care coverage to protect assets from the likes of the medical insurance community?
Will a Reverse Mortgage Help Me in Retirement?
While it’s common advice that retirees should avoid borrowing if possible, situations could arise when it will be necessary. Where to turn?
Elder Law Can Help When an Aging Parent Refuses to Give Up Control
There are plenty of aging parents out there making life difficult for their adult children…
Worried about a Spouse Needing Nursing Home Care?
Let’s take one couple, Tom and Louise, who have been married to each other for over 50 years and live in the same home they bought when they first got married.
Should You Get Personal Care Agreement to Care for Mom?
About 40 million people are helping to care for older relatives and friends. Some leave their jobs to do so, and some end up as live-in caregivers. All give up much of their personal freedom. Should they be paid for their work?