by Christine | Jan 17, 2013 | ATRA, Elder Law, Fiscal Cliff, Long Term Care |
At first glance, the budget agreement includes an important trade-off — the creation of a national long term care commission …Yet, there are elements in the measure creating this panel that are very troublesome. Congress has averted the “fiscal cliff” for...
by Christine | Nov 19, 2012 | Elder Care, Elder Law |
Pay close attention to your aging parents on a holiday visit this year. Does the normally tidy house now seem neglected? Is there hoarding? Do you notice memory problems, confusion or physical unsteadiness? Discovering that a parent's physical or mental health is...
by Christine | Nov 13, 2012 | Divorce, Elder Law |
"As soon as you have an inkling that a divorced parent might need assistance, it definitely requires a family meeting," says Joy Loverde, author of "The Complete Eldercare Planner." "Everyone needs to be there, to open up about any concerns,...
by Christine | Nov 5, 2012 | Elder Law, Estate Planning |
Six months south and six months north could be a great lifestyle in retirement but one place will need to be your legal domicile, your legal residence. And it’s the laws of that state which will dictate your estate planning. You will need to decide which state would...
by Christine | Nov 1, 2012 | Elder Law, Medicare |
Tens of thousands of people with chronic conditions and disabilities may find it easier to qualify for Medicare coverage of potentially costly home health care, skilled nursing home stays and outpatient therapy under policy changes planned by the Obama administration....
by Christine | Oct 16, 2012 | Elder Law, Medicare |
Premiums for many popular Medicare prescription drug plans will soar next year – but seniors don't have to take the rate hikes lying down. Hunting season is open! Unfortunately, there’s little sport in this hunt: in Medicare enrollment season, maybe it’s...
