What Happens If Power of Attorney Documents are Rejected?
The possibility that a power of attorney might be rejected may be one reason not to simply pull a form off the internet and hope it will be accepted.
Lawmaker Revives the Expanding Veterans’ Options for LTC Act
Lawmaker Revives the Expanding Veterans' Options for LTC Act Lawmaker Revives the Expanding Veterans' Options for LTC Act. A bipartisan bill recently reintroduced to Congress seeks to support senior military veterans in living more independently as they age. The number…
Does Medicare Pay for Assisted Living?
Does Medicare Pay for Assisted Living? Does Medicare Pay for Assisted Living? A Comprehensive Guide to Coverage. Many seniors and their families believe Medicare will cover the costs of assisted living. However, this isn’t entirely true. While Medicare pays for…
Hybrid Policies Allow You to Have Your Long-Term Care Insurance Cake and Eat It, Too
Hybrid Policies Allow You to Have Your Long-Term Care Insurance Cake and Eat It, Too Hybrid Policies Allow You to Have Your Long-Term Care Insurance Cake and Eat It, Too. As long term care insurance premiums rise and fewer companies offer…
When Is a Nursing Home Eviction Legal, and What Can I Do?
When Is a Nursing Home Eviction Legal, and What Can I Do? Nursing home evictions, or involuntary discharges or transfers, disrupt the lives of residents, leading to homelessness, separation from familial support systems, and loss of care. As federal law covers…
5 Ways To Know You Need A Guardianship For Mom (Or Dad)
5 Ways To Know You Need A Guardianship For Mom (Or Dad) As our parents age, our roles often reverse. We take on the role of parent, making sure they take their medications and get to doctors’ appointments. Our parents…
Medicaid Specialist or Elder Law Attorney: Which Do You Need?
Medicaid Specialist or Elder Law Attorney: Which Do You Need? An elderly loved one has just suffered a stroke. Or a serious fall. Or a life-changing injury. After the subsequent hospital visit and recovery, the doctors say your loved one…
Personal Services Contracts in Florida.
Personal Services Contracts in Florida. When people are looking to protect assets from the costs of long-term care in Florida, one popular option is the concept of a personal services contract. This article discusses legal ways to protect assets in the event…
Is it Alzheimer’s? Families want to know, and blood tests may offer answers.
Is it Alzheimer’s? Families want to know, and blood tests may offer answers. Alzheimer’s afflicts 6.5 million Americans, and for many years, the only way to get confirmation of diagnoses was through a spinal tap. Simple blood tests have now…
Things You Need to Know About Qualified Income Trusts
Things You Need to Know About Qualified Income Trusts When it comes to achieving eligibility for Medicaid, some clients may not realize that in addition to certain resource limitations, they may also need to comply with income restrictions as…