It’s not something most of us like to think about, but nearly half of all seniors will eventually require long-term care. In our blog, we discuss why Medicare doesn’t cover nursing home costs and how an attorney can help you structure your assets in a way that preserves your eligibility for valuable Medicaid benefits to cover this expense. To learn how we can assist with your specific Medicaid planning needs, please contact our office to request a free initial consultation.
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Planning as part of the sandwich generation presents enormous challenges. Here are 6 steps to take to meet those challenges.The "Sandwich Generation" is caught between caring for their parents and their children. Planning for them both can be challenging.
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Holiday gatherings with family may be a good opportunity to discuss many aspects of an aging loved one's planning and wishes should they get sick.Family get togethers are not merely an opportunity to reconnect with loved ones.
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What steps can we take to try and prevent Alzheimer's disease?Alzheimer's Disease has a lasting impact not just on the person who has it, but on the whole family.
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Helping Your Family With a Prepaid Funeral PlanWhen an individual passes away without a funeral plan, responsibility for arranging the funeral often falls on the deceased’s close family members, such as surviving spouses and children.
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New State Laws to Protect Your Loved OnesNursing homes must comply with these policies to qualify for Medicare or Medicaid funds.
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Providing Documentation of Citizenship When Applying for MedicaidWhether you are were born in the U.S. or abroad, you will need to provide specific documentation proving your citizenship status to get Medicaid benefits.
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Using Retroactive Medicaid Benefits to Prevent Financial DisasterApplying for Medicaid early is crucial to getting full benefits. With the help of an attorney, you may be eligible for retroactive coverage as well.
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Why a Health Care Proxy is an important part of an Estate PlanHealth Care proxy, medical directive, estate planning
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What Steps To Take Before Moving a Parent To Assisted Living
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November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month - Long Term Care Planning can Preserve your assets, Provide you Help and Protect your Future.Alzheimer's; Long term care needs; planning for long term care
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Social Security recipients to get a big increase in 2022Social Security Gets Large Boost, NY Medicare Attorney explains.
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Overmedicating Alzheimer's Patients and The DangersAlzheimer's disease presents itself with neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid plaque in the brain.