January 4, 2019Estate Planning, Medicaid How long should you keep important documents? Clients often ask us which documents, records, and papers they need to keep in their homes. When determining which documents...
December 19, 2018Estate Planning, Medicaid The Hidden Dangers of Having Joint Accounts Many people believe that joint ownership of bank accounts and real estate are an effective way to avoid probate and...
December 5, 2018Elder Law, Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Medicaid AVAILABLE TOOLS TO HELP FOR A BETTER FUTURE “Will you still need me, will you still feed me, when I’m sixty four?” When Paul McCartney penned those lines...
December 3, 2018Care Management, Home Care, Medicaid When should a family caregiver be paid? In many families, the situation is familiar: As your loved ones grow older, they need help with daily and routine...
April 26, 2018Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medicaid What is the Difference Between Estate Planning and Elder Law? Estate Planning vs Elder Law We are often asked about the difference between estate planning and elder law. Although we...
April 12, 2018Elder Law, Medicaid, Transfer of Assets How Do You Prove That a Transfer Was Not Made in Order to Qualify for Medicaid? Medicaid law imposes a penalty period if you transferred assets within five years of applying, but what if the transfers...