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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Why a Health Care Proxy is an important part of an Estate PlanEnsure your medical wishes are honored if you're incapacitated. Learn how a Health Care Proxy fits into a smart estate plan from Alatsas Law Firm. Read more!
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What Steps To Take Before Moving a Parent To Assisted LivingDiscover 6 key steps to take before moving a parent to assisted living, from planning and budgeting to tours, legal prep, and easing the emotional shift.
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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.Learn about Alzheimer’s stages, care options, and how Alatsas Law Firm helps families plan financially for long-term care and asset protection.
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Overmedicating Alzheimer's Patients and The DangersAlzheimer's disease presents itself with neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid plaque in the brain.
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What Medicaid Does (and Doesn’t) Cover in New YorkKnowing what is covered by Medicaid and if you are eligible is crucial when your health takes a turn and you need a nursing home stay or in-home care.
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Elder Care in America and The Staggering CostsTo age well and securely in America is at best expensive. The financial toll for millions and those families who do their best to care for and support them.
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Senior Living Costs, Medicaid, and 8 trillion dollarsThere is a dramatic increase in the need for affordable long-term support services in America.
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What New York Seniors Need to Consider Before MarryingGetting married is an exciting step no matter your age, but New York seniors need to consider potential financial problems before tying the knot.
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Important Changes to New York’s Medicaid Lookback Rules You Need to Know AboutWhile federal rules remain the same, state Community Medicaid has seen a major change that could have serious financial consequences for you and your family.
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Estate Planning During the COVID-19 PandemicThe COVID-19 pandemic changed how we view estate planning. Learn why updating your will, trust, and healthcare directives is more important than ever. Read more
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HBO's John Oliver discusses recent problems in Long Term Care in AmericaJohn Oliver exposes the neglect in long-term care facilities, calling for reforms and highlighting the urgent need for better treatment of the elderly.
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Your "Simple Will" May Simply Not Be Good EnoughA will is essential, but it doesn't cover everything. Learn what assets and provisions fall outside a will and how a comprehensive estate plan protects them.