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...
by Christine | Mar 9, 2015 | Asset Protection, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance, Nursing Homes, Retirement Planning |
When asked about long-term care insurance, one senior said, "I've thought about it. I don't think it's worthwhile to buy at my age." She's 83. "I've thought about it but I really haven't looked into it," another woman said....
by Christine | Mar 6, 2015 | Asset Protection, Conservatorships, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estates, Medi-Cal, Medi-Cal Long Term Care, Medicaid, Nursing Home |
Lillian Palermo tried to prepare for the worst possibilities of aging. An insurance executive with a Ph.D. in psychology and a love of ballroom dancing, she arranged for her power of attorney and health care proxy to go to her husband, Dino, eight years her junior, if...
by Christine | Mar 4, 2015 | Asset Protection, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Retirement Planning |
You wouldn't play golf without a full set of clubs. Don't go into retirement without a fully equipped retirement toolbox. Retirement brings the freedom to explore a new stage of life. But for many, after years of working for others, it also means assuming...
