July 10, 2019Elder Law, Estate Planning What Makes a Will Valid? Movies, television, and books like to present wills in dramatic ways--handwritten notes, videos, deathbed utterances--but what actually makes a will...
June 12, 2019Elder Law, Medicaid Planning, Senior Living Are Adult Children Liable For Their Parents’ Long Term Care Debt? Have you ever heard of state “filial responsibility” laws? Although rarely enforced, 29 different states have laws that require children...
June 4, 2019Elder Law, Medicaid Medicaid planning: Beware of the look-back period before applying As a person ages, their medical care needs might increase. This comes at a time when their income might be...
June 3, 2019Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medicaid Why Not Just Use an Off-the-Shelf Power of Attorney Form? A durable power of attorney is one of the most important estate planning documents you can have. It allows you...
May 31, 2019Elder Law Myths and Facts About Probate I just need a Will and a Living Will. This will avoid “probate” and allow someone to make medical decisions...
May 30, 2019Elder Law, Senior Living Common Types of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect When your elderly family member moves into a nursing home, they should expect high-quality care and appropriate medical treatment. Unfortunately,...