Elder Law

February 27, 2023

The Truth About Using Medicaid to Pay for Nursing Home Care

Approximately 50% of all Americans who reside in nursing homes receive assistance from Medicaid to pay for their care. This is not surprising, given the extraordinarily […]
January 10, 2023

ATM Skimming—Yes, It Could Happen to You

It’s all so convenient. You go to the gas station, insert your debit card into the reader at the pump, fill up your car, and you’re […]
November 9, 2022

Alzheimer’s Disease: Facts Versus Fiction

The number of people living with Alzheimer’s disease in the United States is growing rapidly. So, too, are the number of myths surrounding the disease and […]
October 25, 2022

What is Medicare and Do You Need to Re-enroll?

Medicare enrollment is now open until December 7th. If you need to enroll or change your coverages, now is the time to do it. What is […]
September 30, 2022

What is the Medicaid Look-Back Period?

Medicaid can pay for the long-term nursing home care of individuals who meet certain income and asset requirements. However, if the applicant’s assets and income exceed […]
May 26, 2022

Finding the Right Nursing Home: Don’t Rely Entirely on the Five-Star Quality Rating System

The Five-Star Quality Rating System was created in 2008 by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). It has become a popular tool for families […]
May 11, 2022

What is a Pour-Over Will and How is It Used?

A pour-over will is a type of last will and testament typically used in trust-based estate planning. Unlike a traditional will, which directs how your property […]
February 25, 2022

Study Highlights 5 Biggest Financial Concerns of Americans Post Pandemic

A recent research study dove into what is most important and at the top of the priority list for Americans following two years of the pandemic. […]
November 26, 2021

What Is an Advanced Directive?

When you’re communicating with an estate planning lawyer, he or she might recommend several different strategies and documents to you. Not every estate planning strategy out […]