Can a bank refuse a Power of Attorney? Can a Bank Refuse a Power of Attorney? Yes, they can! If you are you going to manage your parents’ finances in the future, Power of Attorney gives you some power. however,…
Why Estate Planning Is Crucial When Reaching End Of Life Why is Estate Planning Crucial When Reaching End Of Life ? People would strive to look for high-paying jobs in order to provide a better life for their families. These…
Nursing Home Costs And Ways to Pay By Merritt Whitley June 7, 2021 Nursing Home Costs And Ways to Pay. Your loved one is at a point in their life when they need help with day-to-day activities and functions, and you…
What Is Elder Law? Definition & Examples of Elder Law? BY JULIE GARBER REVIEWED BY ERIKA RASURE Updated July 26, 2021 Elder law is a field of law dealing with the unique legal issues that affect older adults. Understand how…
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…
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…
Is My Parent At The Point Of Incapacity? by Leslie Kernisan, MD MPH 50 Comments Q: My 87 year old father lives alone. His house has become increasingly dirty, but he refuses to get help, even though I’m sure he needs it.…