Elder Law Can Be Scary, But It Doesn’t Have To Be! Aging is something we all must go through. As our bodies and minds decline, so do our decision-making powers. Unfortunately, some of us can become incapacitated and no longer…
Recent Case Analysis of Undue Influence By Jill Roamer, J.D., CIPP/US Elder Law, estate planning, Case Law Undue Influence is when someone pressures another in such a way that the person being influenced is not acting by their own free will; they are being…
Elder Law Versus Estate Planning: Not So Different After All By Jill Roamer, J.D., CIPP/US Elder Law, estate planning How different is elder law from estate planning, really? Estate planning, in part, deals with helping clients plan for disability, minimize taxes at their…
Dealing with IRAs in Crisis Planning By Dale M. Krause, J.D., LL.M. Veterans Benefits, Medicaid Planning Thank you to our guest blogger Dale M. Krause, J.D., LL.M., President and CEO of Krause Financial Services, for leading this conversation on dealing with IRAs in…
Getting Around the Transfer Penalty for Pooled-Trust Transfers for Individuals 65 Years and Older By Jill Roamer, J.D., CIPP/US Special Needs Planning, Medicaid Planning, Case Law Medicaid laws can be cumbersome and tricky. Federal statutes set out the framework for certain Medicaid eligibility rules…
The Current State of Medicaid Work Requirements By Jill Roamer, J.D., CIPP/US Medicaid Planning Former President Trump made it very clear during his presidency that he supported Medicaid work requirements. Indeed, the former Administrator for Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS),…
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,…
Eldercare and Paid Family Leave: Love and the Bottom Line Article Originated from: standard.com Eldercare and Paid Family Leave: Love and the Bottom Line .Taking care of aging relatives is taking a growing toll on millions of Americans. Estimates predict…
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…