by Christine | Mar 25, 2015 | Conservatee, Conservator, Conservatorships, Elder Care, Elder Law, Estate Plan, Estate Planning, Guardianships, Living Trust, Special Needs Planning, Special Needs Trusts, Trusts |
Although many people feel frustrated by elder guardianship systems designed to protect adults no longer able to fend for themselves, what’s even sadder are the many instances where it turns out that the elder guardianship system is doing its job properly –and...
by Christine | Mar 24, 2015 | Advanced Health Care Directive, Alzheimer's, Asset Protection, Conservatorships, Dementia, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills |
Accounting for the possibility of your own and your loved one’s eventual mental incapacity is a key part of any estate plan. If your loved one appears to be showing signs of diminishing mental acuity, ask if he or she has the proper documents in place. If so, find out...
by Christine | Mar 17, 2015 | Asset Protection, Conservatorships, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Estates, Guardianships, Living Trust, Power of Attorney, Probate, Tax Planning, Wills |
The viewers of this high-end PBS costume drama, which takes place about a century ago, could very likely be your clients' demographic. Look at who's a top corporate sponsor: Viking River Cruises, which told The New York Times that “our demographic is affluent...
by Christine | Mar 13, 2015 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Long Term Care, Medi-Cal, Medi-Cal Long Term Care, Medicaid, Nursing Home, Retirement Planning, Special Needs, Trusts |
Arlene Germain, president of Massachusetts Advocates for Nursing Home Reform, said the new rules, once implemented, could substantially improve the lives of nursing home residents. But, she said, “strong oversight and greater nursing home participation are critical to...
by Christine | Mar 12, 2015 | Conservator, Conservatorships, Elder Abuse, Elder Law, Long Term Care |
This year, two legislators who pressed for reform in 2014 are back with new bills they believe have stronger chances of success, as the excesses possible within Florida's guardianship system become more widely known. A recent article in The Herald Tribune,...
by Christine | Mar 10, 2015 | Asset Protection, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Irrevocable Trust, Long Term Care, Medi-Cal, Medi-Cal Long Term Care, Medicaid, Nursing Homes |
One attorney calls it the "Get out of Dodge plan"—the best way to keep your assets intact before applying for Medicaid to cover nursing home costs. New Jersey is one of the most restrictive states when it comes to permitting residents to preserve assets for...
